Asthma-Preparing for the September peak

Children are three times more likely to require medical help for asthma during the back-to-school period. Preparing for the September peak Each year a predictable rise in asthma exacerbations, known as the September asthma peak, results in a spike of emergency room visits and hospital stays compared to any other month.1 This particularly affects school-age children. 2 This article explores the preparation tips to help your patients get ready during the summer to help better manage their condition ahead of the September peak. Understanding the September peak The start of the school year coincides with several risk factors that contribute to the seasonal spike in asthma exacerbations: Increased respiratory viral infections, particularly the common cold (rhinovirus), which is known to trigger asthma attacks 1-3 Lapsed medication routines, often due to reduced adherence over summer.4,5 Environmental triggers, such as pollen carryover, indoor allergens, and colder air.1-3 Stress and routine disruption, especially in children adapting to new environments or experiencing anxiety about the new school year.1,2 In England alone in 2023, the total number of emergency [...]

Asthma-Preparing for the September peak2026-08-31T11:23:14-04:00

New Health Canada-Approved Ventilator Speaking Valve: Vocolair™

Helping Ventilated Patients Find Their Voice  Vocolair™ is an in-line speaking valve for tracheostomized patients receiving mechanical ventilation or High-Flow Oxygen Therapy (HFOT). It restores speech by redirecting exhaled airflow through the upper airway while maintaining continuous respiratory support. Giving patients the ability to speak earlier improves dignity, supports mental health, and enhances clinical outcomes. It is also increasingly recognized as an important quality-of-care metric in both critical and long-term care settings. Studies show that enabling communication during mechanical ventilation can reduce anxiety and delirium, improve patient satisfaction, and even shorten ICU stays. Vocolair™ automatically adapts to the patient's cuff status, making communication simple without interrupting respiratory support. Cuff Deflated: Functions as a speaking valve, directing exhaled airflow through the upper airway so patients can speak. Cuff Inflated: Remains in-line within the ventilator circuit, allowing normal airflow with minimal resistance and no interruption to ventilation. Seamless Transitions: Clinicians can move between ventilation and speech without removing the device or breaking the circuit. The Result: Continuous ventilation, a simpler clinical workflow, and clear, reliable patient communication. See How Vocolair™ Works

New Health Canada-Approved Ventilator Speaking Valve: Vocolair™2026-07-22T10:52:07-04:00

MMSI Joins GEDSA to Support ENFit® Patient Safety

MMSI Joins GEDSA to Support ENFit® Patient Safety We’re proud to announce that MMSI is now an official member of GEDSA, the organization behind the globally recognized ENFit® standard. This milestone reflects MMSI and NUBRE™’s commitment to improving patient safety and driving innovation in enteral feeding. This membership strengthens our mission to deliver safe, high-quality medical solutions. We look forward to collaborating with GEDSA to further improve patient safety and support the continued adoption of ENFit®. Learn more about NUBRE™: https://nubre.ca/ Learn more about GEDSA: Stay Connected® by GEDSA® – Global Engineered Device Supplier Association (GEDSA®)

MMSI Joins GEDSA to Support ENFit® Patient Safety2026-04-13T10:49:23-04:00

McArthur Medical and Philips expanded partnership

McArthur Medical Expands Partnership with Philips to Distribute Pulse Oximetry Solutions Across Canada As of February 1, 2026, McArthur Medical is now an authorized distributor of Philips pulse oximetry sensors and cables, strengthening local access, clinical support, and continuity of care for customers nationwide. This expanded collaboration comes at a pivotal time for pulse oximetry, as evolving standards and clinical expectations place even greater importance on validated, high-quality monitoring solutions. Together, Philips and McArthur Medical look forward to supporting clinicians with trusted technology, education, and dependable service across Canada. Partnership announcement letter

McArthur Medical and Philips expanded partnership2026-03-27T09:25:21-04:00

McArthur Medical Sales Inc. Receives ISO 13485:2016 & MDSAP Certification

McArthur Medical celebrates both ISO 13485: 2016 medical manufacturing certification and MDSAP certification for its unique respiratory products, ODAPT, EXHALO, Flusso By Pass and Flusso TFI.

McArthur Medical Sales Inc. Receives ISO 13485:2016 & MDSAP Certification2022-10-04T09:00:35-04:00
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