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has designed and manufactured specialized medical equipment related to the fields of cardiovascular medicine, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and respiratory therapy since the early 1960s. The company has built a reputation for products of unexcelled quality, which has earned the respect and loyalty of thousands of customers, associates, and medical professionals throughout the world. Michigan Instruments has built a strong foundation for growth based on the dedication of our staff, a close relationship with the medical community, and a company wide commitment to produce the highest quality products.

A lung simulator is only as useful as it is accurate, and accuracy takes upkeep.We like to compare it to a car tune-up. ...
10/27/2026

A lung simulator is only as useful as it is accurate, and accuracy takes upkeep.

We like to compare it to a car tune-up. Regular calibration helps your TTL® or PneuView® system keep performing the way it should, year after year. We recommend calibrating every two years, and your device was calibrated at the time of manufacture.

When you send your simulator to us, we:
- Thoroughly check the device
- Perform any needed calibrations
- Make any needed repairs
- Provide updated certification to help you meet regulatory requirements

You can verify pressure and volume accuracy on your own with a calibrated syringe and an independent pressure measurement device. Making actual calibration adjustments takes tools, procedures, and software that only we have, which is why we handle it here.

Learn more about lung simulator calibration 👉 https://bit.ly/4yIgqBj

Respiratory virus season is underway, and RSV is one worth paying attention to.A recent NBC Palm Springs report shares r...
10/23/2026

Respiratory virus season is underway, and RSV is one worth paying attention to.

A recent NBC Palm Springs report shares reminders from the American Lung Association’s Dr. Juanita Mora. RSV is highly contagious and can be especially hard on young children, whose lungs are still developing. Preliminary CDC data from last season estimated as many as 340,000 RSV-associated hospitalizations, and experts expect a similar season this year.

A few practical reminders from the article:
- Teach kids to wash their hands often, and clean toys and commonly touched items regularly
- Keep children home when they have symptoms like fever and cough
- Ask your healthcare provider about RSV vaccines and preventive antibodies, which are recommended for certain groups, including some babies, older adults, and people at higher risk
- Know that RSV can make symptoms worse for people living with lung conditions like COPD

Protecting the people most at risk is a big part of getting through the season healthy.

Read more from NBC Palm Springs 🔗 https://bit.ly/3WoZ6CX

10/21/2026

Manual CPR is the foundation of cardiac arrest care, and nobody is trying to change that. But every resuscitation looks a little different, and some of them make good compressions really hard to deliver.

A few situations where mechanical CPR may help:
- During patient transport, when space is tight and the vehicle is moving
- In confined or hard-to-reach spaces
- During prolonged resuscitations, when fatigue starts to creep in
- When crew safety is a concern

When compressions are consistent, the rest of the team has more room to focus on the airway, medications, rhythm analysis, and everything else that needs attention. Life-Stat® is an oxygen-powered option built with those moments in mind, with space to use an AED without losing compression time.

Every agency has its own protocols, people, and patients to think about. Our new blog walks through when mechanical CPR may be worth considering.

Read the full blog 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ypknKd

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This week is Respiratory Care Week, and we wanted to say thank you to the respiratory therapists who show up for patient...
10/19/2026

This week is Respiratory Care Week, and we wanted to say thank you to the respiratory therapists who show up for patients every day.

You’re at the bedside during some of the hardest breaths people will ever take. You manage ventilators, you catch changes early, and you explain what’s happening to families who are scared.

We’re proud to support the educators and teams who train the next generation of RTs, and we’re grateful for the work you do.

Happy Respiratory Care Week 🫁

10/15/2026

Shortness of breath and chest tightness can come from anxiety, a lung condition, or both, and telling the difference isn't always easy.

In a recent American Lung Association article, Dr. David Zisman, a pulmonologist at Cleveland Clinic Florida, explains that anxiety triggers the body's fight-or-flight response, which can make breathing feel faster and shallower. For people living with asthma, COPD, or pulmonary fibrosis, that response can create a cycle where breathing difficulty fuels anxiety, and anxiety makes breathing feel harder.

A few patterns can offer clues:
- Anxiety often brings rapid breathing, tingling, dizziness, or a sudden sense of fear
- Asthma often brings wheezing, coughing, or symptoms that ease with a rescue inhaler

Dr. Zisman is clear on one point: don't assume you know the cause without an evaluation. Tools like spirometry or a chest X-ray can help identify whether a lung condition is present, and treating it effectively often reduces anxiety as well.

Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4y3kKdq

A lung simulator's job is to replicate the mechanics of the human pulmonary system across a range of healthy and disease...
10/13/2026

A lung simulator's job is to replicate the mechanics of the human pulmonary system across a range of healthy and diseased conditions, giving teams a realistic, controllable way to test what happens when devices and techniques meet real lung physiology.

That makes lung simulators essential for:
- Designing mechanical ventilators and other respiratory equipment
- Developing new modes of ventilation support
- Training respiratory care and other medical professionals
- Performing periodic testing and maintenance on ventilation devices
- Troubleshooting equipment using a realistic "load"

Whatever the application, it starts with a simulator that can accurately recreate the forces at play in the human lung.

Explore our lung simulators 👉 https://bit.ly/3RrP1hA

Wildfire smoke gets most of the attention during a disaster, but new research suggests the health impact can linger long...
10/09/2026

Wildfire smoke gets most of the attention during a disaster, but new research suggests the health impact can linger long after the smoke clears.

A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, covered by Inside Climate News, found that Maui wildfire survivors tested years after the 2023 fires had significantly elevated levels of heavy metals, including antimony, manganese, barium, and arsenic. Higher combined metal exposure was linked to impaired lung function, with the strongest associations found in residents of the areas hit hardest by the fires.

Researchers involved in the study noted that many physicians, including primary care providers, weren't well prepared to interpret these results or counsel patients on long-term exposure risks, pointing to a gap in how medical training addresses the aftermath of large-scale disasters.

As wildfires become more frequent, understanding their long-term respiratory effects is an important and evolving area of research.

Read more from Inside Climate News 🔗 https://bit.ly/4AGRuLW

10/07/2026

Whether you need a compact setup or a fully-to-scale simulation, our Adult Lung Simulators are built to match the application.

The Dual Adult simulator allows each lung to be independently adjusted for compliance and airway resistance, making it possible to simulate symmetrical or asymmetrical lung disease with results that are easy to monitor.

The Single Adult simulator offers a smaller footprint for those focused specifically on adult lung mechanics, devices, and therapies. Both are available with or without PneuView® electronics and software.

These simulators support three main uses:
- Training: hands-on practice with ventilator use and respiratory care, including difficult or unexpected scenarios, in a safe setting
- Testing: performance testing of mechanical ventilators and related devices for biomedical engineers, manufacturers, and service teams
- R&D: evaluating new concepts, designs, prototypes, and final products with realistic lung mechanics

Explore Our Adult Lung Simulators 👉 https://bit.ly/3iz6lj9

This week is National Primary Care Week, organized by the AMSA - American Medical Student Association, recognizing the p...
10/05/2026

This week is National Primary Care Week, organized by the AMSA - American Medical Student Association, recognizing the physicians who serve as the first and ongoing point of care for their communities.

This year's theme centers on expanding pathways into primary care and strengthening the workforce that communities, especially underserved and rural ones, depend on.

Primary care physicians carry a wide scope of responsibility, often serving as clinician, advocate, and educator all at once. Their work is foundational to how communities access and experience healthcare.

Learn more about National Primary Care Week 🩺 https://bit.ly/3iDaFQs

October is recognized as Healthy Lung Month, a reminder that lung health deserves attention all year, not just when some...
10/01/2026

October is recognized as Healthy Lung Month, a reminder that lung health deserves attention all year, not just when something feels wrong.

A few habits that support healthy lungs:
- Avoid to***co smoke and va**ng
- Stay current on flu and pneumonia vaccinations as respiratory illness season approaches
- Pay attention to indoor and outdoor air quality
- Get regular checkups, even without symptoms

Small, consistent habits make a real difference in long-term respiratory health.

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