In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for ventilators is high. Ventilators are complex medical devices that move breathable air, sometimes…
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Read moreThe intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical device that assists the human heart in pumping blood by decreasing myocardial oxygen demand and…
Read morePatients who experience extended stays in the hospital often spend a good amount of time in a hospital bed. This prolonged non-ambulatory state can…
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