Although potentially lifesaving, ventilators have their own inherent risks. As hospitals seek innovative solutions to treat the surge of COVID-19 patients with resources running thin, expanding ...
Ingrid Tischer needs a machine to sleep. For nearly 30 years, she’s been using BiPAP devices, which push pressurized air into her lungs so she gets enough oxygen through the night. In June, a friend ...
As hospitals in New York City and beyond are facing a shortage of mechanical ventilators for COVID-19 patients in critical care, many are turning to readily available CPAP and BiPAP machines as a ...