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ArticleIndian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine2017

Effectiveness of Humidification with Heat and Moisture Exchanger-booster in Tracheostomized Patients.

Isabel Gonzalez, Pilar Jimenez, Jorge Valdivia, Antonio Esquinas

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Article in Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Isabel GonzalezIntensive Care Unit, Complejo Hospitalario de León, León, Spain.
Pilar JimenezIntensive Care Unit, Complejo Hospitalario de León, León, Spain.
Jorge ValdiviaIntensive Care Unit, Complejo Hospitalario de León, León, Spain.
Antonio EsquinasIntensive Care Unit, Hospital Morales Meseguer, Murcia, Spain.

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Abstract

backgroundThe two most commonly used types of humidifiers are heated humidifiers and heat and moisture exchange humidifiers. Heated humidifiers provide adequate temperature and humidity without affecting the respiratory pattern, but overdose can cause high temperatures and humidity resulting in condensation, which increases the risk of bacteria in the circuit. These devices are expensive. Heat and moisture exchanger filter is a new concept of humidification, increasing the moisture content in inspired gases.

aimsThis study aims to determine the effectiveness of the heat and moisture exchanger (HME)-Booster system to humidify inspired air in patients under mechanical ventilation. MATERIALS AND

methodsWe evaluated the humidification provided by 10 HME-Booster for tracheostomized patients under mechanical ventilation using Servo I respirators, belonging to the Maquet company and Evita 4.

resultsThere was an increase in the inspired air humidity after 1 h with the humidifier.

conclusionThe HME-Booster combines the advantages of heat and moisture exchange minimizing the negatives. It increases the amount of moisture in inspired gas in mechanically ventilated tracheostomized patients. It is easy and safe to use. The type of ventilator used has no influence on the result.

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Boosterhumidificationmechanical ventilationself-regulatingtracheotomy

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PMID28904484
PMCPMC5588489

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