title: [Comparison of 2 exchangers of heat and humidity in anesthesia (Hygrobac vs Ultipor BB50)].
abstract: Comparison between Hygrobac and Ultipor BB50, two commercially available heat and moisture exchangers, shows that the former is more efficient: temperature (T degrees C) and water content (absolute humidity, AH) of the inspired gas is greater with Hygrobac than Ultipor BB50. However, both HMEs work at the low limit of the normally accepted range of T degrees C and AH for intubated patients.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Zamaro
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Romano
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Molassi
mesh_terms: D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006813:Humidity
vernacular_title: Confronto tra due scambiatori di calore ed umidità in anestesia (Hygrobac vs Ultipor BB50).