Heat and moisture exchanges (HMEs) designed to replicate the functions of the body’s upper airway by conserving expired heat and moisture and returning these to the patient during inhalation.
- HME Small with CO2 Port – Dead Space 20ml, Capnograph Port, Connectors 15M-22M/15 – 20/pk 1855000
Moisture loss 7.8 mg H2O/l Calculated moisture return 30.8 mg H2O/l Resistance at 30L/min 0.5 cm H2O Resistance at 60L/min 1.6 cm H2O Compressible volume 20 ml Weight 11.8 g Connectors 15M-22M/15F plus luer port Minimum tidal volume >60ml - HME Large with CO2 Port – Dead Space 59ml, Capnograph Port, Connectors 15M-22M/15F – 25/pk 1560000)
Moisture loss 6.7 mg H2O/l Calculated moisture return 31.6mg H20/l Resistance at 30L/min 0.2 cm H20 Resistance at 60L/min 0.7 cm H20 Compressible volume 59 ml Weight 31 g Connectors 22F/15M-22M/15F Minimum tidal volume >200ml