A disposable condenser humidifier for use during anaesthesia.
A disposable heat and moisture exchanger ("Artificial Nose") which is designed for use during endotracheal anaesthesia is described together with an evaluation of its performance. It has a low dead space, minimal resistance to gas flow, and is potentially capable of conserving 50 per cent of the respiratory water loss in the intubated patient.
D000293:Adolescent; D001833:Body Temperature Regulation; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D006801:Humans; D010209:Paper; D012119:Respiration