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Improving Veteran Outcomes: Advanced Lung Simulators in VA Respiratory Programs

At Michigan Instruments, we believe that Veterans are a crucial part of our nation. They’ve made incredible sacrifices to fight for our freedom, and they deserve exceptional care– not only during their service but throughout their…

Incorporating Wellness into Your Holiday Appreciation

Resources for Healthcare Leadership

During the Holiday Season, we hear all the time: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” But for those working in high-stress environments like healthcare, it can also be a very stressful time of the year. Between increased patient…

When Every Compression Matters, Nothing Beats Our Automated CPR Devices

CPR

In a cardiac emergency, every second counts– and so does every chest compression. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, better known as CPR, is one of the most crucial interventions to improve the survival rate of a patient experiencing cardiac…

How Lung Simulators Help Researchers Study Rare Respiratory Diseases

Lung Simulator Resources

In the United States, a rare disease is defined by a prevalence of < 200,000 patients. There are approximately 7,000 unique rare diseases affecting an estimated 25 to 30 million people in the United States. So researching these conditions…

CPR Devices vs. AEDs: Exploring the Critical Distinctions in Emergency Response Tools

CPR

The heart and lungs are two vital organs. Both are essential for sustaining life. When either of these organs stop functioning properly, immediate intervention is critical to prevent irreversible damage or death. When a person suffers…

What Makes Michigan Instruments Training Test Lung and PneuView Systems The Perfect Training Tools

Lung Simulator Resources

With 70% of learning attributed to experience, experiments, and reflection, a hands-on approach for any student is vital. But for healthcare and respiratory students who will eventually treat real people, hands-on learning is critical. Educators,…

Leveraging Lung Simulators for Personalized Medicine

Lung Simulator Resources

Personalization has become a growing trend in many industries, with consumers seeking tailored experiences in everything from their skincare routines to their water bottles. While this trend has taken off in the consumer world, its impact…

The History of Michigan Instruments: How One Man’s Vision Transformed Emergency Medicine Worldwide

CPR, TTL

In the early 1960s, a revolutionary concept was born in the unlikeliest of places and changed the world of emergency medicine forever. The groundbreaking idea, nurtured by Clare Barkalow, would later lead to the development of some of the…

Steps to Becoming Proficient in Using Automated CPR Machines

CPR

In a critical medical emergency, every second matters. The responders’ ability to act fast and provide effective CPR can mean the difference between life and death. With over 22 million people being educated on CPR each year by the…

Top Ventilator-Associated Risks and Injuries

Lung Simulator Resources, Resources for Healthcare Leadership

In most cases, ventilators save lives—but like any other medical procedure, it doesn’t come without risks. Ventilator-associated lung injuries (VALI) occur when improper ventilation techniques are used, and can result in pulmonary edema,…