title: Hidden hazards and dangers associated with the use of HME/filters in breathing circuits. Their effect on toxic metabolite production, pulse oximetry and airway resistance.
authors.affiliation: Shackleton Department of Anaesthesia, Southampton University Teaching Hospitals, Tremona Road, SO16 6YD, UK. riclawes@ntlworld.com
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Lawes
mesh_terms: D000403:Airway Resistance; D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000295:instrumentation; D002248:Carbon Monoxide / Q000737:chemistry; D003422:Critical Care; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005374:Filtration / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D010092:Oximetry; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D002248:Carbon Monoxide