Portex Thermovent® T - Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME) provides humidification for naturally breathing or ventilated patients whose upper airways are bypassed by a tracheostomy tube. The exchanger easily accommodates the Portex Thermovent 02 and has full compatibility with breathing systems. Its lightweight, low profile design minimizes drag on the tracheostomy tube. The exchanger keeps the trach moist by capturing heat and moisture on expiration and returns it to the patient in inspiration. This efficiency reduces the risk of tube blockage from encrustations by preventing thickened secretions.
Thermovent T- Heat and Moisture Exchanger can only be used for 24 hours but can be changed out as often as needed. Contamination is easily detected with the clear housing. The simple opening port provides quick and easy access for a suction catheter to eliminate secretions.
Features and Benefits:
Full Compatibility with Breathing Systems
Convenient Oxygen Delivery
Low Profile Design
Maximum Comfort
High Performance
Lightweight
Minimizes Drag on the Tracheostomy Tube
Transparent to Detect Contamination
High Performance, Double Paper Element
Latex-Free
Manufacturer: Smiths Medical
Product Number: 570016
Easily Accommodates Thermovent 02 (100/575)
Connection: 15 mm ID Raised Fenestration on Patient End
Moisture Output: 25 mg H2O/L at 34°C for 1000 mL Tidal Volume
Resistance to Flow: 2.0 cm H2O at 60 LPM
Media: Corrugated Paper Element
Weight: .18 oz
Contraindications
Exchanger to be Used Maximum of 24 Hours
Do Not Add Moisture to the Filter Elements
