HME Hydro Therm With Luer Lock Port

HME Hydro Therm With Luer Lock PortThe upper airway's structure plays a crucial role in the normal breathing process by warming and adding moisture to the air we inhale, while also preserving the warmth and humidity of the air we exhale. During inhalation, even if the air is cold or dry, it typically reaches a temperature of 37C, and when fully saturated, holds 44mg of H2O per liter. In a standard respiratory function, the upper airway aids in warming and humidifying the inhaled gases

The upper airway's structure plays a crucial role in the normal breathing process by warming and adding moisture to the air we inhale, while also preserving the warmth and humidity of the air we exhale. During inhalation, even if the air is cold or dry, it typically reaches a temperature of 37°C, and when fully saturated, holds 44mg of H2O per liter. In a standard respiratory function, the upper airway aids in warming and humidifying the inhaled gases and ensures that the warmth and moisture from exhaled air are retained. When breathing in, even cold or dry gases are warmed to body temperature, ensuring that by the time they reach the lungs, they have the appropriate moisture content. However, in cases of mechanical ventilation or anesthesia, the upper airway may be bypassed through a tracheal tube, exposing the lungs to cold, dry gases (Intersurgical.com).

Prolonged exposure to dry ventilatory gases can result in:

• Localized inflammation of the trachea
• A decrease in ciliary function
• Accumulation and thickening of secretions
• A drop in patient temperature
• Reduction in cardiopulmonary function
• Heightened risk of tracheostomy tube blockage
• Increased duration and costs of care

104-300 with luer lock port

• Moisture loss 7.8mg H2O/l
• Calculated moisture return 30.8mg H2O/l
• Resistance at 30l/min 0.5cm H2O
• Resistance at 60l/min 1.6cm H2O
• Compressible volume 20ml
• Weight 11.8g
• Connectors 15M-22M/15F plus luer port (104-300 only)
• Minimum tidal volume >60ml