How Our Infant Lung Simulators Contribute to RSV Research
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Top 5+ FAQs About Lung Simulators
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For over 45 years, our Michigan Lung Simulator has offered residual lung volumes and a dynamic response to therapy that realistically represents all the functions of the human pulmonary system. Our devices are more advanced now than ever,…
Top 5+ FAQs About The SBL™
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After multiple requests from our customers, Michigan Instruments added it’s newest product–the Spontaneous Breathing Lung. Our Spontaneous Breathing Lung Simulator (SBL™) offers a new and improved way to create spontaneous breathing.…
User Story: How Life-Stat Helps The University of Alabama Assist Rural Communities
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There are many reasons why the Life-Stat is the best automatic CPR device the industry has to offer. We take pride in its several unique qualities that make it suitable for adults of nearly any size and even the elderly.
Glen Davis,…
How COVID-19 Has Influenced the Rise of Respiratory Therapy
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Like many other healthcare professionals, respiratory therapists (RTs) have had their work cut out for them ever since the outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020. Their role in the medical field, which was always considered demanding, is now…
U.S. Lung Health Day: How We’re Contributing to Lung Health
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Knowledge is Power: October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
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This sudden cardiac arrest awareness month, it's important to remain aware of how dangerous (and common) sudden cardiac arrest is. Did you know that over 325,000 adult deaths occur per year due to sudden cardiac arrest, thus making it the…
Thumper vs. Life Stat: Which CPR Machine is Right for You?
CPR
Since the automated CPR machine(s), the Model 1007 Thumper® and the Model 1008 Life-Stat®, are so similar, it can be difficult to know right off the bat which is the best fit for your organization.
Having the right automated CPR…
Life-Stat CPR Device Saves Man’s Life After Being Being Clinically Dead
CPR, User and Survivor Stories
More importantly than anything, Michigan Instruments' Life-Stat mechanical CPR device saves lives. In Farmdale, Ohio, Leonard Osborn went into cardiac arrest and didn’t have a heartbeat for 16 minutes.
Thankfully, Osborn’s family…
How Our Infant Lung Simulators Contribute to RSV Research
TTL
Since the beginning of flu season in October, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been on the rise all around the country. RSV typically hospitalizes about 60,000 children each year in the U.S, with the infection season peaking in the winter.
However,…
Save Lives and Retain Your Staff: The Top 4 Benefits of Automated CPR for Hospitals
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For some, winter means enjoying the holidays, participating in snow sports, and spending time with family and friends. However, winter also means an increase in 911 calls and emergency room visits due to illness, hazardous road conditions,…
Top 5+ FAQs About Lung Simulators
Lung Simulator FAQs, Lung Simulator Resources, TTL
For over 45 years, our Michigan Lung Simulator has offered residual lung volumes and a dynamic response to therapy that realistically represents all the functions of the human pulmonary system. Our devices are more advanced now than ever,…
Top 5+ FAQs About The SBL™
Lung Simulator Resources, SBL FAQ, TTL
After multiple requests from our customers, Michigan Instruments added it’s newest product–the Spontaneous Breathing Lung. Our Spontaneous Breathing Lung Simulator (SBL™) offers a new and improved way to create spontaneous breathing.…
User Story: How Life-Stat Helps The University of Alabama Assist Rural Communities
CPR, User and Survivor Stories
There are many reasons why the Life-Stat is the best automatic CPR device the industry has to offer. We take pride in its several unique qualities that make it suitable for adults of nearly any size and even the elderly.
Glen Davis,…
How COVID-19 Has Influenced the Rise of Respiratory Therapy
TTL
Like many other healthcare professionals, respiratory therapists (RTs) have had their work cut out for them ever since the outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020. Their role in the medical field, which was always considered demanding, is now…
U.S. Lung Health Day: How We’re Contributing to Lung Health
TTL
According to WebMD, tens of millions have lung disease in the U.S. alone, caused by smoking, infections, or genetic predisposition. On October 26th, we celebrate Lung Health Day in the United States, which is dedicated to raising awareness…
Knowledge is Power: October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
CPR
This sudden cardiac arrest awareness month, it's important to remain aware of how dangerous (and common) sudden cardiac arrest is. Did you know that over 325,000 adult deaths occur per year due to sudden cardiac arrest, thus making it the…
Thumper vs. Life Stat: Which CPR Machine is Right for You?
CPR
Since the automated CPR machine(s), the Model 1007 Thumper® and the Model 1008 Life-Stat®, are so similar, it can be difficult to know right off the bat which is the best fit for your organization.
Having the right automated CPR…
Life-Stat CPR Device Saves Man’s Life After Being Being Clinically Dead
CPR, User and Survivor Stories
More importantly than anything, Michigan Instruments' Life-Stat mechanical CPR device saves lives. In Farmdale, Ohio, Leonard Osborn went into cardiac arrest and didn’t have a heartbeat for 16 minutes.
Thankfully, Osborn’s family…
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