Respiratory care within today’s ICUs has become increasingly complex. Respiratory therapists are responsible for managing advanced ventilation strategies, responding to countless alarms, and supporting lung protective care for fragile patients. This constant vigilance places significant cognitive and emotional strain on RTs.

Research conducted during periods of extreme ICU strain and demand highlighted how susceptible respiratory therapists are to burnout, with nearly 80 percent reporting symptoms linked to workload intensity and task burden.¹ Even though these findings were during an unprecedented time, the underlying factors, such as frequent ventilator adjustments, alarm fatigue, staffing pressures, and high patient acuity, remain part of ICU conditions today. When ventilator management requires continuous intervention and troubleshooting, the risk of fatigue and burnout only increases.

The Panther 5 was designed with respiratory therapists in mind, helping reduce daily workload and streamline ventilator management in demanding ICU environments.

Intelligent Automation Requires Fewer Interventions

Ventilator management can often feel like a constant balancing act. The Panther 5 helps lighten the load through intelligent automation designed to respond in real time to patient needs. Features like SMART Trigger®, Auto ESENS, and Demand Flow enhance synchrony, responding in real time to the patient’s breathing, even in challenging circumstances like COPD and when dealing with leaks. These features help with smoother ventilation, less discomfort, and fewer interventions throughout the day.

Additionally, SMART Mode® automatically adjusts between controlled and spontaneous breaths based on patient effort. This capability reduces the need for frequent setting changes and gives RTs more time to focus on the patient rather than adjusting the ventilator.

Supporting Lung Protection and Patient Comfort

Protecting the lungs is key during ventilation. Tools like PV maneuvers and recruitability assessment help clinicians fine-tune PEEP and ventilation strategies to each patient’s lung mechanics. Advanced modes such as BiLevel and APRV provide flexibility for severe respiratory cases while allowing patients to breathe spontaneously when possible.

During ventilation, patient comfort and communication are essential. The P5’s speaking valve integration allows patients to communicate safely while alarms are managed automatically, reducing stress for both patients and respiratory therapists.

The Panther 5 is designed to care for patients ranging from neonates to adults. It can deliver invasive, non-invasive, and high-flow oxygen therapy. The Panther 5 supports clinicians with a versatile, consistent solution that streamlines workflows in the ICU.

Key Panther 5 Features and Benefits

• SMART Mode® – Automates weaning and mode transitions, reducing RT workload and supporting safe, efficient ventilation.
• SMART Trigger® – Enhances patient–ventilator synchrony even in high-leak scenarios, improving comfort and reducing sedation.
• Auto ESENS – Breath-by-breath exhalation sensitivity adapts to patient effort, reducing work of breathing.
• Demand Flow – Detects patient effort and personalizes flow delivery, improving comfort and synchrony.
• PV Maneuvers & Recruitability Assessment – Provides insights into optimal PEEP and lung mechanics for lung-protective ventilation.
• BiLevel & APRV Modes – Advanced ventilation strategies for severe ARDS and complex respiratory cases.
• Speaking Valve Integration – Allows safe patient communication while managing alarms automatically.
• Integrated Aerosol Therapy – Supports both Aerogen® and pneumatic nebulizers for uninterrupted medication delivery.
• Versatile Across Patient Populations – Supports neonates through adults, invasive and non-invasive modes, and high-flow oxygen therapy.
• Clinician-Friendly Design – Intuitive touchscreen interface, independent of compressed air, and minimal maintenance requirements.

By combining these advanced features and modes, the Panther 5 helps respiratory therapists reduce manual intervention, improves workflow efficiency, and helps deliver safer and more personalized care for patients.

For a demo, evaluation or more information about the Origin Medical Devices Panther Ventilators from Solutions in Critical Care, contact your local MED Alliance Group sales representative, call 888-891-1200 or email us.

Reference:

Roberts, Karsten J., et al. “Well-Being Among Respiratory Therapists in an Academic Medical Center During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Respiratory Care, vol. 67, no. 12, Dec. 2022, pp. 1588–1596, doi:10.4187/respcare.10094.

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