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Hygrolife HME



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Product Features

  • Hygroscopic HME media traps patient's 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.

Indications For Usage

  • Single patient use on anesthetized patients and respiratory care patients who require a breathing circuit. The product is intended to be replaced at least once every 24 hours.

Specifications
Measure Output Temperature
@ 2hrs, 15 breaths/minute (ISO 9360)
 

     Vt 250ml

28.8mg H2O/l @ 29.4oC

     Vt 500ml

29.5mg H2O/l @ 30.0oC

     Vt 750ml

31.2mg H2O/l @ 30.8oC

     Vt 1000ml

30.4mg H2O/l @ 30.9oC
Resistance to flow (ISO 9360)  

     30 l/min

0.7cm H2O

     60 l/min

1.9cm H2O

     90 l/min

3.9cm H2O
Dead space
(connectors included - ISO 9360)
37ml
Weight 26g

For additional information or to place an order, call Nellcor Customer Service
at 1-800-NELLCOR (1-800-635-5267).

Note To Patients:
All the devices shown here are prescription products and must be obtained from a licensed homecare provider or physician.  Patients cannot purchase directly from Nellcor.

 
 


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