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5+ Situations Where Automatic CPR Helps Saves Patients’ Lives

The debate about manual CPR vs automatic (“automatic”) CPR is one that has gone on for decades. While we know there are several advantages to automatic CPR in general, the outcome for patients with heart disease and heart failure who…

Hospital Funding Tied to Outcomes: How Technology Can Boost Your Hospital’s Funding

In recent years, healthcare systems around the world have been undergoing a major transformation. One of the most significant changes has been the shift from traditional fee-for-service reimbursement models to value-based care. Under…

How Our PneuView Software Can Help Facilitate Remote Learning

Lung Simulator Resources, Resources for Healthcare Leadership

Michigan Instruments’ PneuView software is designed with your needs in mind, based on insight from our customers, educators, technicians, and engineers around the world. This PC-based software interfaces with our Lung Simulators, and…

September is National Preparedness Month: How to Prepare Your Hospital For Emergency and Disaster Situations

CPR, Resources for Healthcare Leadership

First launched by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Preparedness Month occurs every September with the goal to raise awareness about the importance of being prepared for disasters and emergencies. For hospitals,…

Pairing a Defibrillator with Automated CPR Machines

CPR, Resources for Healthcare Leadership

In the world of emergency medical response, every second counts. When a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs, immediate action is crucial to increase the chances of survival. Defibrillators have long been hailed as life-saving devices,…

Exploring AI Medical Tools: Weighing the Promise Against the Pitfalls

CPR, Resources for Healthcare Leadership

In recent years, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into medical devices has shown tremendous promise. AI-powered medical devices have the potential to revolutionize diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care. However,…

8 Reasons Why Good Bedside Manner is More Important Than Ever

CPR, Resources for Healthcare Leadership

Demonstrating good bedside manner is a crucial skill for any healthcare professional. It encompasses qualities such as empathy, compassion, active listening, and effective communication skills. While good bedside manner has always been…

Automated CPR vs. Manual CPR During Patient Transport

CPR

CPR is a life-saving tool that people have been training and using for years. For a long time, many have performed this procedure manually with their hands; sometimes using varied compression rhythms. Nowadays, there's a debate between…

Simulate an Acute Asthma Attack with Michigan Instruments’ Lung Simulators

Lung Simulator Resources, TTL

Asthma is a chronic condition that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs. In fact, nearly 26 million people in the U.S. have asthma, making it one of the most common forms of respiratory disease in the country. Fortunately,…

Top 10 Ways Lung Simulators Benefit Respiratory Therapy Programs

Lung Simulator Resources, Resources for Healthcare Leadership, TTL

Did you know that our lung simulator is used in many facilities that offer Respiratory Therapy programs—throughout the United States—and around the world? Designed and manufactured by Michigan Instruments, our Lung Simulators…