Evaluation of the Humidification Performances of New Generation of Heated Wire Humidifiers.
Background: At high ambient temperatures in ICU rooms, the humidification performances of heated-wire humidifiers are significantly reduced, with delivered gas humidity well below 30 mg H2O/L, which leads to an increased risk of endotracheal occlusions, subocclusions, or mucociliary dysfunction. The...
| Published in: | Respiratory Care Vol. 69; no. 4; pp. 430 - 438 |
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| Format: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Apr2024
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