Nihon Kohden America has introduced three new capabilities for its NKV-550 Series Ventilator System, making it the first ventilator manufactured in the United States to combine non-invasive Muscle Pressure (Pmus) monitoring, Adaptive Ventilation Mode (AVM) and adjustable AdaptiveSync technology on a single platform.

The new features are designed to help clinicians monitor a patient's breathing effort more effectively while reducing the risk of lung injury caused either by the ventilator or by excessive patient breathing effort.

The non-invasive Pmus monitoring function provides continuous, real-time measurement of respiratory muscle effort without the need for invasive procedures or additional equipment. The system estimates muscle pressure using respiratory measurements already collected by the ventilator and displays the information as a live waveform and numerical value. This allows clinicians to monitor whether a patient's breathing effort remains within the recommended range during treatment.

Adaptive Ventilation Mode automatically calculates and adjusts ventilation settings based on the patient's lung mechanics. The system continuously modifies factors such as breathing rate, tidal volume and pressure support, reducing the need for frequent manual adjustments during ventilation and weaning. It also monitors driving pressure and mechanical power to support lung-protective ventilation and help assess the risk of ventilator-induced lung injury.

The upgraded ventilator also includes AdaptiveSync, which automatically synchronises ventilator support with the patient's breathing effort. The feature continuously adapts to changes in respiratory mechanics and offers adjustable sensitivity, allowing clinicians to tailor synchronisation to individual patient needs.

By combining continuous muscle pressure monitoring, adaptive ventilation and synchronised breathing support, the NKV-550 is designed to provide a more personalised approach to mechanical ventilation. The integrated platform aims to improve clinical decision-making, reduce manual intervention and support safer ventilation throughout the patient's treatment and recovery.

 

Source: businesswire.com

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