title: A method of evaluating the cost-effectiveness of prefilled humidifiers.
abstract: Effective management of a respiratory therapy department requires the determination of the relative effectiveness of the products used. It is important for the department manager to recognize how well the alternative products meet their intended purpose and at the same time to determine their actual cost. This article describes a method for analyzing both the clinical effectiveness and the cost-effectiveness of prefilled humidifiers.
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis / Q000379:methods; D006813:Humidity; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*