About Thermovent T Heat and Moisture Exchanger
The Thermovent T is a Heat & Moisture Exchanger (HME) that captures heat and moisture on expiration and returns it to the patient in inspiration. It is suitable for spontaneously breathing patients with a tracheostomy tube. Heat and Moisture Exchanger’s (HME) are used in mechanically ventilated and laryngectomy patients to heat and moisturize the air and help prevent complications that arise when patients lose the ability to breathe through their nose and upper airway.
Key Benefits & Features
- Simple opening port allows quick and easy access for a suction catheter to aid in the removal of secretions.
- Clear housing gives an aesthetic appearance and allows visualization of contamination.
- Integrated oxygen port that can provide up to 60% oxygen concentrations to the patient via the simplest of connections.
- Smooth and rounded edges aids patient comfort.
- For spontaneously breathing patients.
- Disposable.
| Brand | Thermovent |
| Manufacturer | Smiths Medical |
| Connection Type | 15 M |
| Dead Space | 11.3 mL |
| Resistance | 2.6 cm H2O @ L /min |
| Sterility | NonSterile |
| Style | Straight |
| Moisture Output | 25 mg H20 @ VT 500 mL |