Trach Vent Heat Moisture Exchanger

It is suitable for spontaneously breathing patients with a tracheostomy tube.

Trach vent heat moisture exchanger.

Heat moisture exchanger hme hygrolife co2 port iso 22m 15f 22f 15m medtronic covidien hygrolife hme indicated for single use on tracheostomy patients who can breathe spontaneously. The hme traps the moisture and heat from exhaled gas allowing it to be recycled on inspiration. Hme on the patient s tracheostomy tube. Device can be used for a maximum period of 24 hours.

Hme s can be placed directly onto the hub of a tracheostomy tube. There are other forms of hme available. Heat moisture exchanger hme starter kit trach vent pediatric adult teleflex llc. A trach humidifier additionally prevents small particles from entering the trachea.

Weighs only 4 0 g with 10 ml of dead space. Provides effective humidification for spontaneously breathing patients whose upper airways are bypassed by a tracheostomy tube. The thermovent t is a heat moisture exchanger hme captures heat and moisture on expiration and returns it to the patient in inspiration. The trach vent weighs only 4 0 grams and has a dead space of just 10 ml.

Product is intended to be replaced at least once every 24 hours. Exchanger heat moisture 50 cs telflx. The trach vent starter kit provides a comprehensive system for respiratory therapy dischage planners to use in home care and long term care applications. For use on both pediatric and adult patients.

Recommended for tidal volumes of 50 ml and above. Now there is a new oxygen accessory line available. Sterile single use heat and moisture exchanger. Designed specifically to provide comfort and humidification for tracheostomy patients or intubated spontaneously breathing patients.

A heat moisture exchanger also known as an hme provides tracheostomy humidification. With added features to simplify trach care for the spontaneously breathing patient. Recommended for tidal volumes of 50 ml and above trach vent can be used on both pediatric and adult patients. Bidirectional filtration offers both patient and equipment protection from airborne pathogens.

In fact hmes are vital to maintain thin secretions and prevent mucus plugs. The most commonly used type of hme at austin health is a thermovent t. The trach vent hme and accessory products are designed specifically for tracheostomized or intubated spontaneously breathing patients.