Comparison of Active and Passive Humidifiers on Mechanical Ventilation

Comparison of Active and Passive Humidifiers on Mechanical Ventilation

Objective: To research the effectiveness on humidifying, respiratory mechanics, bacterial colonization and infection rates of continuous usage for 96 hours of active and passive humidifiers which are used for heating and moisturizing the inspired gases in patients under mechanical ventilation. Mate...

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Main Authors: H. Dilek Mersin Özcanoğlu, Seval Ürkmez, Oktay Demirkıran, Tuğhan Utku, Yalım Dikmen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2010-12-01
Series:Türk Yoğun Bakim Derneği Dergisi
Subjects:
Active humidifiers
heat moisture exchange filters
mechanical ventilation
resistance
ventilatory- associated pneumonia
Online Access:http://www.yogunbakimderg.com/article_2664/Comparison-Of-Active-And-Passive-Humidifiers-On-Mechanical-Ventilation

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