Heat Moisture Exchangers (HME)

The ClearPath™ HME by Curaplex® is a heat and moisture exchanger that remains inline during medication delivery. The exclusive design provides an unobstructed path that maximizes drug delivery and utilization. Features: * Innovative ClearPath design optimizes the route of all medicated aerosol delivery * Bypass lever design makes inline medication treatment easier to administer * Reduces circuit breaks, helping to minimize the risk of VAP-related infections while avoiding lung derecruitment * Protects clinicians from exposure to depressurizing circuit spray * Clear visibility of lever position ensures clinician of gate position * HME mode provides optimal moisture output with low resistance to flow * Enhanced infection control practices, by maintaining a closed circuit system * Certified MR Safe and poses no known hazards in all MR environments

Curaplex Aero-Sat Heat Moisture Exchangers (HME) are available with features.

Curaplex Heat Moisture Exchange (HMEF) Aero-Sat Filters. Features: * Moisture output (mg/L @ TV(mL)): 30@1000 * Flow Resistance (cmH2O @ L/min): 2.45 @ 60 * Dead space 46.2 mL * Weight: 33.2g * Tidal volume: 150-1000mL * Media: HME Paper/Electrostatic Filter * Port: Yes * Bacterial Efficiency: 99.999% * Viral Efficiency: 99.99%

Inter-Therm™ >99.998% Filtration Efficiency HMEF, with Luer Lock Port

Filta-Therm® HME features include:* Bacterial filtration efficiency - >99.99* Moisture return at: VT 500 mL - 29.1 mg H2O/L* Resistance to flow:* 30 LPM - 1.2 cm H2O* 60 LPM - 3.0 cm H2O* Compressible volume - 66 mL* Minimum tidal volume - 200 mL* Flextube

* Type of filter: Electrostatic * Filtration efficiency: >99.99% * Moisture loss: 6.8 mg H2O/l * Calculated moisture return: 31.7 mg H2O/l * Resistance at 15L/min: 0.8cm H20 * Resistance at 30L/min: 1.5cm H20 * Compressible volume: 26 ml * Weight: 22 g * Connectors: 22F/15M-22M/15F * Minimum tidal volume: >90 ml

Heat and Moisture Exchangers exhibit low resistance to flow and high moisture output in ventilated or spontaneously breathing patients.Features:* Efficient heat and moisture recovery* ISO standard tapered ends to assure a consistent leak-free seal

Thermovent® 600 HME features include:* Moisture Output: 27 mg H2O/L at 34°C for 500 ml tidal volume* Resistance to Flow: 2.9 cm H2O at 60 LPM* Media: Corrugated paper* Weight: 10 grams* Dead Space: 11.3 ml* Connections: 15 mm ID x 22 mm OD on patient end; 15 mm OD on circuit end* Single Use* Sterile

Thermovent® 1200 HME features include:* High efficiency HME paper elements * Low resistance to flow; minimizes pressure-build and reduces the work of breathing for weaning off ventilator* Small dead space; suitable for both ventilated and spontaneously breathing patients* Full compatibility with breathing systems or masks* Sterile

Hygroscopic condenser humidifiers (also called heat and moisture exchangers - HME/HMEF) from Ventlab effectively provide heat and moisture delivery/recovery for ventilated and spontaneously breathing patients. Available in a variety of sizes and shapes, Ventlab HCHs are compatible with leading breathing systems and come with or without filtration material.

Heat Moisture Exchanger Filter HMEF, Pall BB25A, with Elbow 6224

A heat and moisture exchanger designed for use on tracheostomised patients. The Hydro-Trach T is an ideal product for prolonged use with spontaneously breathing patients and has the following features and benefits: * Clipped suctioning port * Integral swivel oxygen connector * Anti-occlusion mechanism Heat and moisture exchanger for use on tracheotomised patients. * Moisture loss: 13.2mg H2O/l * Calculated Moisture Return: 26 mg H2O/I * Resistance at 30L/min: 0.2 cm H20 * Resistance at 60L/min: 0.7 cm H20 * Compressible volume: 19 ml * Weight: 8 g * Connectors: 15F * Minimum tidal volume: >60ml

Heat moisture exchanger features include:* 15 mm ID fitting* Dead Space 12.5 mL* O2 Port* Resistance (@.5 l/s) 1.8* Moisture Efficiency in mg H2O/L - 30 @ 200 ml Vt* Moisture Efficiency in mg H2O/L 24 @ 500 ml Vt

Hygrolife® HME features include:* Hygroscopic HME media traps patients own moisture, and minimizes heat loss* Low air flow resistance* Moisture output greater than 30mg H2O/l (ISO 9360, Vt 750ml)* Calcium chloride treated HME media improves effectiveness* End tidal CO2 port offers convenient access to airway gases* ISO standard 15 and 22mm fittings* Supplied clean and individually packaged

HUMID-VENT® HMEs are characterized by optimal moisture output coupled with low resistance to flow, low dead-space and light weight.Features:* For neonates and infants* 15ml to 50ml tidal volumes* Provides over 30 mgH2O/L @ Vt 20mL* 0.6, 5 LPM; 0.9, 10 LPM resistance (cm H20)* 15mm male x 15mm f / 22mm connection* latex-, phthalate-, and PVC-free* Sterile

The HUMID-VENT® Filter Angled Compact HME is characterized by optimal moisture output coupled with low resistance to flow, cross-contamination protection from outstanding filtration efficiency, low dead-space and light weight.Features:* Compact, angled design* Gas sampling connector* 150ml to 1000ml tidal volumes* Provides over 30 mgH2O/L @ Vt 1.0L* 1.8, 60 LPM resistance (cm H20)* 15mm male x 15mm f / 22mm connection* Latex-, phthalate-, and PVC-free

Humid-Vent Filters are high-performance heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) that are coupled with hydrophobic bacterial/viral breathing filters. In addition to their bacteriostatic properties, a high level of protection is provided by a true hydrophobic filter.Thanks to their compact design, lightweight Humid-Vent Filters provide excellent heat and humidification output combined with very low dead space. Available in Light, Compact, Small and Pedi versions, the Humid-Vent filter range is suitable for the most diverse applications in anaesthesia and the ICU. The Humid-Vent Filter Compact The Humid-Vent Filter Compact is the third generation of combined HME/filter and is the ideal solution for use in the ICU and in anesthesia applications. Humid-Vent Filter Small The Humid-Vent Filter Small is small, extremely lightweight and particularly versatile. It is ideal for use with larger children and adults undergoing anesthesia. It offers adult performance in a child-sized format (dead space 27 ml) with a tidal volume of up to 1000 ml. Humid-Vent Filter Pedi Developed for children receiving anesthesia, or in the ICU, the Humid-Vent Filter Pedi can be used for tidal volumes from 50 ml up to 250 ml.

The Humid-Vent 2 is designed in both angled and straight versions for use in intensive care and anesthesia applications. * Recommended for tidal volumes between 150 mL and 1500 mL * Transparent housing provides excellent visibility * Very low resistance to flow * Humid-Vent 2S Flex configurations include permanently attached 15-mm ID Smooth-Flo® tube with rigid patient connector * Item Code 17731 is provided sterile for head and neck surgery

These Hygroscopic Condense Humidifiers (HCHs) capture the patient’s exhaled heat and moisture and return them in the inspired gas. Small and compact, they are specially treated to provide bacteriostatic and hygroscopic benefits.Features:* Adult Tracheostomy HCH* Includes suction port* 15 mm female connection for trach tube

The Humid-Vent 1 is the original, disposable, in-line HME. * Recommended for tidal volumes between 50 mL and 600 mL * Offers low resistance to flow * Available in 2 configurations, with and without CO2 port

Tracheolife® II HME features include:* Single use device, complete with oxygen port positioned to allow heating and humidification of all inspired gases* Collection chamber ensures functionality is not compromised in the presence of sputum* Easy replacement without additional assembly* Easy and non-traumatic replacement* High humidification efficiency* No further components required* Central port allows suctioning and sampling to be performed without removing the HME* ISO standard 15 mm fitting* Supplied clean and individually packaged

The TRACH-VENT® HME is designed specifically for trachestomized or intubated, spontaneously breathing patients.Features:* >50 ml VT range* 27 mgH2O/L, VT = 0.5L moisture output* 0.25 cmH2O, 30lpm resistance* 10 ml dead space

Hygrobac® S compact filter/HME features include:* Combined Filter/HME reduces set up time* Electrostatic Hydrophobic membrane protects against cross-contamination* Hygroscopic membrane traps patient’s moisture providing effective airway humidification* Low resistance to airflow minimizes work of breathing* Effective moisture control reduces the risk of colonization in breathing tubes and minimizes sampling line blockage* End tidal CO2 sampling port offers convenient access to airway gases* ISO standard 15mm and 22mm fitting connects with breathing system* Treated with physiologically safe calcium chloride* Supplied clean and individually packaged

KimVent® Heat and Moisture Exchangers (HME) ensure effective moisture and heat retention, minimizing moisture loss of the patient. Features include: * Low resistance to flow * Light weight