Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2742856 | Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Humidification is a process of adding water vapour to a volume of one or more gases. Natural humidification is achieved in the nasal cavity, but this process is often bypassed during anaesthesia and critical care. Various devices are used for artificial humidification the commonest being the heat and moisture exchanger, often combined with a microbial filter. Electrically heated water baths and other devices are discussed.
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Authors
Sarah J. Smith, David Ball,