Trach Vent Heat Moisture Exchanger

There are other forms of hme available.

Trach vent heat moisture exchanger.

Hme s can be placed directly onto the hub of a tracheostomy tube. Weighs only 6 5 grams. Bidirectional filtration offers both patient and equipment protection from airborne pathogens. Sterile single use heat and moisture exchanger.

A trach humidifier additionally prevents small particles from entering the trachea. A heat moisture exchanger also known as an hme provides tracheostomy humidification. Gibeck hmefs heat and moisture exchangers filters the humid vent combined filter hme product line offers solutions to meet the needs of both anesthesia and intensive care. 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 new trach vent is designed to provide the same comfort and humidification as the original trach vent. The trach vent starter kit provides a comprehensive system for respiratory therapy dischage planners to use in home care and long term care applications. It is suitable for spontaneously breathing patients with a tracheostomy tube. With added features to simplify trach care for the spontaneously breathing patient.

For use on both pediatric and adult patients. Now there is a new oxygen accessory line available. The thermovent t is a heat moisture exchanger hme captures heat and moisture on expiration and returns it to the patient in inspiration. In fact hmes are vital to maintain thin secretions and prevent mucus plugs.

Weighs only 4 0 g with 10 ml of dead space. The trach vent hme and accessory products are designed specifically for tracheostomized or intubated spontaneously breathing patients. Recommended for tidal volumes of 50 ml and above. Provides effective humidification for spontaneously breathing patients whose upper airways are bypassed by a tracheostomy tube.

Product is intended to be replaced at least once every 24 hours. The most commonly used type of hme at austin health is a thermovent t. Heat moisture exchanger hme starter kit trach vent pediatric adult teleflex llc. The hme traps the moisture and heat from exhaled gas allowing it to be recycled on inspiration.

Designed specifically to provide comfort and humidification for tracheostomy patients or intubated spontaneously breathing patients. Hme on the patient s tracheostomy tube. Device can be used for a maximum period of 24 hours.