BROMED HEAT MOISTURE EXCHANGER (HME) Filter

Description

“Heat and Moisture Exchangers (HME) filters 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. HME filters are one type of commercial humidification system.
DESCRIPTION
Heat and Moisture Exchangers (HME) filters 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. HME filters are one type of commercial humidification system.

Specifications

Recommended Tidal Volume (ml) 200-1500
Moisture Loss (mg H2O/L air) 6.4@ Vt 500ml
Resistance (Pa) 80 at 30 L/min
Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (%) 99.99
Viral Filtration Efficiency (%) 99.99”