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• Philips Ventilator Recall Issued Due to Aerosol Deposits From In-Line Nebulizer Placements

  November 21, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has determined that urgent correction letters sent out by Philips to address problems with oxygen flow in certain ventilators constitutes a class I recall, meaning the agency believes the problems can result in serious patient injuries or deaths.

• Study Finds Long-Term Oxygen Unnecessary for Severe Hypoxemia in COPD Patients

  September 24, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers indicate that 15 hours of oxygen treatment is enough to help COPD patients with severe hypoxemia, finding that longer treatments previously recommended do not appear to confer any additional benefits.

• Baxter Life2000 Ventilator Recall Issued Over Battery Charging Problems Linked To Patient Injury

  July 17, 2024

  Grace Muller

  About 2,500 Baxter Life2000 ventilators are being recalled because the battery charging dongle can fail, resulting in patients not receiving life-sustaining oxygen, putting them at risk of severe injury and death.

• Too Much Oxygen During Surgery Linked to Organ Damage: Study

  December 30, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that too much oxygen during surgery can lead to damage to the kidneys, lungs and heart.

• Volara Home Care Oxygen Systems May Fail to Provide Sufficient Oxygen and Could Cause Lung Damage, FDA Warns

  June 8, 2022

  Russell Maas

  Problems with Volara home oxygen systems can lead to lung damage and oxygen deficiency, the FDA and the manufacturer warn.

• Philips V60 Ventilator Recall Issued Over Oxygen Flow Problems

  August 4, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Philips Respironics is recalling more than 16,00 V60 and V60 Plus ventilators which may fail to supply enough oxygen to patients with high oxygen requirements in certain situations, which has already led to 25 patient injuries.

• FDA Warns Consumers To Beware of Unsubstantiated Claims About Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers

  July 28, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is warning consumers not to undergo hyperbaric oxygen treatment for uses not approved by the agency, including treatment for COVID-19.

• Brain Damage at Birth May Be Quickly Diagnosed With Newborn Blood Test: Study

  August 27, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study shows promise for a potential blood test which could help doctors determine which infants will suffer brain damage following oxygen deprivation at birth.

• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Treatment Device Approved by FDA

  March 15, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has approved a new device to quickly treat carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Over Use of Oxygen Therapy May Increase Risk Of Patient Death: Study

  May 7, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that giving oxygen to patients that do not need it may increase the risk of death and health complications.