Trach Vent Heat Moisture Exchanger

The thermovent t is a heat moisture exchanger hme captures heat and moisture on expiration and returns it to the patient in inspiration.

Trach vent heat moisture exchanger.

Device can be used for a maximum period of 24 hours. Provides effective humidification for spontaneously breathing patients whose upper airways are bypassed by a tracheostomy tube. Weighs only 6 5 grams. For use on both pediatric and adult patients.

Now there is a new oxygen accessory line available. With added features to simplify trach care for the spontaneously breathing patient. The most commonly used type of hme at austin health is a thermovent t. It is suitable for spontaneously breathing patients with a tracheostomy tube.

The new trach vent is designed to provide the same comfort and humidification as the original trach vent. 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. 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. The trach vent starter kit provides a comprehensive system for respiratory therapy dischage planners to use in home care and long term care applications.

The trach vent hme and accessory products are designed specifically for tracheostomized or intubated spontaneously breathing patients. Bidirectional filtration offers both patient and equipment protection from airborne pathogens. Recommended for tidal volumes of 50 ml and above trach vent can be used on both pediatric and adult patients. Weighs only 4 0 g with 10 ml of dead space.

There are other forms of hme available. The hme traps the moisture and heat from exhaled gas allowing it to be recycled on inspiration. A heat moisture exchanger also known as an hme provides tracheostomy humidification. Recommended for tidal volumes of 50 ml and above.

Product is intended to be replaced at least once every 24 hours. Hme s can be placed directly onto the hub of a tracheostomy tube. The trach vent weighs only 4 0 grams and has a dead space of just 10 ml. Hme on the patient s tracheostomy tube.

Sterile single use heat and moisture exchanger. In fact hmes are vital to maintain thin secretions and prevent mucus plugs. A trach humidifier additionally prevents small particles from entering the trachea.