The Latest in Respiratory Care & Innovation
Stay informed with the latest news, research, and product updates from Monaghan Medical. Our commitment to advancing respiratory care drives us to develop innovative aerosol drug delivery devices and asthma management solutions that improve patient outcomes. Here, you’ll find expert insights, clinical studies, and industry updates to help healthcare professionals and patients stay ahead in respiratory health. Explore our news articles to learn about breakthrough technologies, upcoming events, and Monaghan Medical’s contributions to the future of respiratory care.
Monaghan Medical Recognized for Pursuing TRUE Certification for Zero Waste
At Monaghan Medical, our mission has always been centered on improving respiratory health with innovative, patient-focused products. That same commitment to health extends beyond patients to the environment we all share. We are proud to announce that we have been recognized by the Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM) as part of the newest cohort...
New Study Shows Monaghan Medical’s Drug-Free Aerobika® Device Shows Promise for Treatment of Bronchiectasis
SYRACUSE, NY, January 12, 2017 – Monaghan Medical Corporation (MMC) today announced that the findings of a study published in the most recent issue of Academic Radiology shows that patients with non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis responded favorably to airway maintenance therapy using the Aerobika® device. This latest study adds to the growing base of evidence that demonstrates Monaghan’s […]
Read the post:New Study Shows Monaghan Medical’s Drug-Free Aerobika® Device Shows Promise for Treatment of BronchiectasisNew Study Shows Monaghan Medical’s Drug-Free Aerobika® Device Reduces Acute Drug Usage And Costs Following COPD Exacerbations
Real-world study presented at CHEST 2016 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles SYRACUSE, NY, October 27, 2016 – Monaghan Medical Corporation (MMC) today announced that a new study presented to the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) shows MMC’s Aerobika® device is effective in reducing drug use for treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). COPD is a […]
Read the post:New Study Shows Monaghan Medical’s Drug-Free Aerobika® Device Reduces Acute Drug Usage And Costs Following COPD ExacerbationsSinging for Pulmonary Rehab
The Rockin’ Rehabbers Moving up the breathing charts since 2015, the Rockin’ Rehabbers is a singing group out of UC Davis Hospital in Sacramento, CA. Formed as part of the hospital’s pulmonary rehab program, they meet often to practice their singing, giving their lungs a good exercise each time. “Inspiration for the group came in […]
Read the post:Singing for Pulmonary RehabStates Engaging Students
Students take part in fun activities, such as this “MacGyver Exercise,” at the Arizona Student Conference. These students used random items to make a working bubble humidifier out of a water bottle, straw, high flow oxygen tubing, and a mask. The activity showcased their teamwork, communication, and time management skills. Plain and simple, students are […]
Read the post:States Engaging StudentsA Look at the Immunocompromised Patient in Respiratory Failure
In this episode of Big Ideas Theater, Courtney Rowan, MD, discusses strategies for the immunocompromised patient in respiratory failure as well as the uniqueness of this patient population. Watch More Big Ideas Theater Big Ideas Theater 2017 was filmed at the AARC Congress 2017 in Indianapolis, IN. Congress speakers and lecturers shared their expertise and […]
Read the post:A Look at the Immunocompromised Patient in Respiratory FailureUse RC Week Promo Code and Save on Your Congress Registration
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Read the post:Use RC Week Promo Code and Save on Your Congress RegistrationPre-course Fuels Leadership Inspiration
Dozens of individuals with an assortment of backgrounds and roles in respiratory care take part in the 2018 Summer Forum Women in Leadership pre-course. This presentation will reprise itself at the annual Congress meeting in December. To provide a wide variety of content options to Congress participants, the AARC offers pre-courses, one being the Women […]
Read the post:Pre-course Fuels Leadership InspirationCompetency Assessments: They Don’t Have to be a Drag
Regular competency assessments are a fact of life in a profession like respiratory care where facilities must ensure the ongoing ability of clinicians to deliver high-quality care. No one looks forward to them, but believe it or not, the managers and clinical educators charged with planning these activities really do work hard to make them […]
Read the post:Competency Assessments: They Don’t Have to be a DragDealing with Patient Death and Dying: Advice for RTs
Respiratory therapists go to work every day thinking about how they can save the lives of their patients. But some of those patients will inevitably die, and coping with those situations can be a challenge for clinicians who are educated and trained to keep people breathing. Stephanie Williams, BS, RRT, is director of community programs […]
Read the post:Dealing with Patient Death and Dying: Advice for RTsElevator Speeches for RC Week and Beyond
No one knows for sure who invented the “elevator speech” — it’s been attributed to everyone from journalists to a quality test technician to Elisha Graves Otis, who invented a device that significantly improved the safety of actual elevators back in the 1850s. But the intent is the same: in a few short sentences (about […]
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