The devices at their bedsides were lifelines, until they learned the foam inside could break down and make them sick. Now, they’re plagued by illness, lost sleep and worry.
As day turns to night and most of us settle into sleep, our senses disconnect and the physical world gives way to dreams. It feels like idle time, but our brains are busy.
Tainted CPAP machines and ventilators went to children, the elderly and at least 700,000 veterans despite internal warnings. Company insiders said the devices posed an “unacceptable” risk.