MedPage Today

Helmet CPAP Leads Noninvasive Ventilation Therapies for Acute Respiratory Failure

The available noninvasive oxygenation strategies varied in their effectiveness in treating acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF), according to a meta-analysis of randomized trials. Helmet ...
WGAL

More than 17 million masks used with sleep apnea machines recalled due to safety issues

Millions of masks used with sleep apnea machines have been recalled for safety concerns. Philips Respironics recalled more than 17 million masks used with their continuous positive airway pressure or ...
Penn Live

Philips Respironics recalls CPAP, BiPAP masks because magnets can affect other medical devices

Philips Respironics has recalled some face masks used with CPAP and BiPap machines because they have magnetic headgear clips that can interfere with other medical devices. The recalled masks are the ...
FOX8 Cleveland

Millions of BiPAP, CPAP machine masks recalled; pose risk of death

(WKBN) – More than 17 million masks for BiPAP and CPAP machines have been recalled, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA said that Philips Respironics (Philips) has recalled ...
Times of San Diego

FDA: Voluntary Recall of CPAP Masks by San Diego’s ResMed Addresses ‘Serious’ Problem

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday classified the voluntary recall of certain respiratory masks made by ResMed as “most serious” as their incorrect use could cause major injuries or death.