Respiratory Device Shortages Threaten EMS Response During UK Cold Season”
Description: Respiratory illnesses surge each cold season—EMS services warn of dangers if devices can’t keep up.
With influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 resurging during colder months, demand for ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, portable nebulizers, and other respiratory devices increases sharply. Emergency services warn that shortages or device failures could lead to worse patient outcomes.
Some ambulance trusts are already reporting delays in procuring replacement respiratory equipment, citing supply chain issues and regulatory delays in device certification. Maintenance backlogs and calibration delays are also cited.
The UK Emergency Medical Device Services Market Report
highlights respiratory care devices as a major application area, expecting it to be one of the key revenue contributors in the market, especially under seasonal stress.
Tags: respiratory care, device shortages, cold season, oxygen systems, UK EMS, health risk