title: A comparative study of condenser humidifiers.
abstract: Three currently available condenser humidifiers were studied to assess their ability to conserve water loss and to measure the resistance imposed by the apparatus. The value and possible effectiveness of these devices in clinical practice is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000770:Anesthesia, Endotracheal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D000777:Anesthetics; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D013696:Temperature; D014140:Tracheotomy; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical
chemical_list: D000777:Anesthetics