## Description
The **THERMOVENT T Heat Moisture Exchange Filters** are expertly crafted by Portex, part of Smiths Medical and ICU Medical, to provide essential humidification for patients with tracheal or tracheostomy tubes. These sterile, single-use devices are designed for both adult and pediatric patients with a tidal volume greater than 70 mL, ensuring effective respiratory care when the upper airways are bypassed.
### Key Features
- **Efficient Humidification:** Captures heat and moisture from exhaled air, returning it upon inspiration to maintain airway humidity and reduce heat loss.
- **Lightweight Design:** Minimizes drag on the tracheostomy tube, enhancing patient comfort.
- **High-Performance Element:** Features a double paper element that provides efficient heat and moisture exchange with minimal resistance to airflow.
- **Integrated Oxygen Port:** Allows for additional oxygen supply when needed, enhancing versatility.
### Compatibility and Comfort
- **Connector Compatibility:** Equipped with a 15 mm fitting, suitable for use with standard tracheostomy tubes and compatible with the Thermovent 02 Adapter (100/575).
- **Patient Comfort:** Smooth, rounded edges and a simple opening port for suction catheter access on some models.
- **Latex-Free and CE Marked:** Ensures safety and quality compliance.
### Specifications
- **Weight:** 15 grams
- **Dead Space:** 11 mL (for T2 model)
- **Resistance to Flow:** 2 cm H₂O at 60 L/min
- **HME Output:** 25 mg H₂O/L at 500 mL tidal volume
- **Humidity and Temperature:** Delivers relative humidity of 60–70% with inspired gas temperature between 29–34°C.
### Usage Guidelines
- **Replacement:** Recommended to change every 24 hours or sooner if visibly soiled.
- **Single Patient Use:** Not suitable for patients with large amounts of secretions as it may become blocked.
- **No Reuse:** Do not attempt to clean or reuse the device.
### Safety Considerations
- **Filtration:** Does not provide anti-bacterial or anti-viral filtration.
- **Breathing Workload:** May marginally increase the work of breathing, not intended for patients with high humidification needs or excessive secretions.
The THERMOVENT T Heat Moisture Exchange Filters are a reliable choice for maintaining optimal respiratory conditions, helping to prevent thickened secretions and changes in lung function, while providing a comfortable and effective solution for tracheostomy care.
