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2025-09-30

ECMO for severe ARDS: Navigating global guidelines

Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) has become a vital therapeutic option in managing severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) when conventional interventions fail. The American Thoracic Society (ATS) in 2024 and the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) in 2023 released updated guidelines addressing the role of VV-ECMO. This article provides an overview of both guidelines, outlining their common ground and key distinctions without evaluating or favoring one approach over another.

Intensive Care
22/09/2025

Product Environmental Profiles: A strategic tool for sustainable healthcare procurement

Healthcare systems face increasing pressure to reduce their environmental footprint. Meeting regulatory demands and satisfying stakeholder expectations are just a few of the driving forces. Product Environmental Profiles (PEP) are becoming a powerful tool, providing transparent, reliable data on a product’s environmental performance. Based on comprehensive life cycle assessments, PEPs help hospitals make informed, sustainable purchasing decisions that support both environmental responsibility and financial performance.

Sustainability
Operating Room
Sterile Reprocessing
22/07/2024

Selecting the right equipment for aseptic processing

During sterile manufacturing, human operators pose the greatest risk for product contamination. To reduce microbiological and particulate contamination risks, aseptic techniques typically rely on either laminar flow equipment used within a cleanroom environment or barrier technology. Laminar flow equipment includes laminar flow hoods and biosafety cabinets (Class I, Class II, and Class III). Barrier technology includes restricted access barrier systems (RABS) and isolators.

Pharmaceutical Production
8/12/2023

Celebrating 60 years of the original rapid transfer port

The pharmaceutical industry constantly seeks innovations that enhance the safety, efficiency, and precision of drug production. One such revolutionary technology that has significantly impacted the industry is the DPTE® system, introduced in the 1960s. This article explores the history and evolution of DPTE®, highlighting its pivotal role in pharmaceutical production and the extensive experience that Getinge brings to the table after 60 years in the field.

Pharmaceutical Production