Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Heat and moisture exchanger ====== Heat and Moisture Exchangers (HME) are devices used in mechanically ventilated patients intended to help prevent complications due to "drying of the respiratory mucosa, such as mucus plugging and endotracheal tube (ETT) occlusion. HMEs are one type of commercial humidification system, which also includes non-heated-wire humidifiers and heated-wire humidifiers. heat_and_moisture_exchanger.txt Last modified: 2024/06/07 02:50by 127.0.0.1