Cardinal Health DAR™ Adult - Pediatric Electrostatic Filter HME

DAR™ Adult - Pediatric Electrostatic Filter HME

The DAR Adult - Pediatric Electrostatic Filter HME is a combined filter and heat moisture exchanger for breathing systems. It fits buyers who want to simplify setup while reducing dead space and weight on the endotracheal tube and circuit in adult or pediatric applications. This version uses ISO standard 15 mm and 22 mm fittings, includes an end tidal CO2 sampling port, and comes clean in individual packaging.

Good Fit For

• Adult and pediatric breathing circuit setups
• Workflows that benefit from a combined filter and HME
• Situations where lower circuit weight and dead space matter

Key Features

• Combined filter and HME helps reduce setup time in the breathing circuit
• Lower dead space and 28 gram weight help reduce load on the endotracheal tube and circuit
• Hygroscopic membrane traps patient moisture for effective airway humidification
• Low airflow resistance of 1.0 cm H20 at 30 LPM helps reduce work of breathing
• End tidal CO2 sampling port gives convenient access to airway gases
• ISO standard 15 mm and 22 mm fittings connect with the breathing system

Applications and Usage

• Connecting to a breathing system with standard 15 mm and 22 mm fittings
• Adding airway humidification while using an electrostatic filter
• Accessing airway gases through the end tidal CO2 sampling port
• Reducing setup steps by using a combined filter and HME

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 15 mm.
• Check breathing system connection requirements for 15 mm and 22 mm fittings before ordering.
• The stated dead space is 49 mL, which may matter when selecting components for your circuit setup.
• This item comes clean and individually packaged.

FAQ

• Does this HME include a filter? Yes. This product combines a filter and HME in one unit, which can help reduce setup time.
• Can this be used with adult and pediatric patients? Yes. The product is identified for adult and pediatric use.
• What connection sizes does it use? This HME uses ISO standard 15 mm and 22 mm fittings for connection with the breathing system.
• Does this HME have a CO2 sampling port? Yes. An end tidal CO2 sampling port gives convenient access to airway gases.
• Why might a buyer choose this model? This model combines filtration and humidification, keeps resistance low, and is designed to reduce dead space and weight on the endotracheal tube and circuit.

From Hygrobac S by Cardinal Health.