Sunset Healthcare Heat and Moisture Exchanger - Trach Sunset 30 mg H2O/L @ 500 mL VT 1.6 cm H2O @ 90 L/min, 1/EA

Heat and Moisture Exchanger - Trach Sunset 30 mg H2O/L @ 500 mL VT 1.6 cm H2O @ 90 L/min, 1/EA

This trach heat and moisture exchanger helps capture heat and moisture during exhalation and return it during inhalation. It is intended for spontaneously breathing patients with a tracheostomy tube and may be a fit for care settings that want warmed, humidified inspired air with minimal resistance to flow. Key specs include 30 mg H2O/L moisture output at 500 mL VT, 1.6 cm H2O resistance at 90 L/min, a 15F port, and 12.5 mL dead space.

Good Fit For

• Spontaneously breathing patients with a tracheostomy tube
• Tracheostomy respiratory care workflows
• Settings seeking warmed and humidified inspired air with minimal resistance to flow

Key Features

• Trach heat and moisture exchanger captures exhaled heat and moisture and returns it on inspiration
• Suitable for spontaneously breathing patients with a tracheostomy tube
• 30 mg H2O/L moisture output at 500 mL VT supports warmed, humidified inspired air
• 1.6 cm H2O resistance at 90 L/min helps maintain minimal resistance to flow
• 15F port supports connection needs for this trach HME format
• 12.5 mL dead space and 5 gram weight support a compact, lightweight design

Applications and Usage

• Using with a tracheostomy tube for a spontaneously breathing patient
• Helping warm and humidify inspired air in trach care
• Supporting respiratory setups where low flow resistance is important

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 1.6 cm.
• This HME is intended for tracheostomy use and is suitable for spontaneously breathing patients
• Connection type is a 15F port, so buyers should confirm fit with their current setup
• Dead space is 12.5 mL, which may matter when selecting an HME for patient needs

FAQ

• Is this heat and moisture exchanger meant for tracheostomy use? Yes. This is a trach heat and moisture exchanger.
• What type of patient is this HME suitable for? This HME is suitable for spontaneously breathing patients with a tracheostomy tube.
• How does this trach HME work? It captures heat and moisture during expiration and returns it to the patient during inspiration.
• What is the moisture output and resistance? This model has a moisture output of 30 mg H2O/L at 500 mL VT and resistance of 1.6 cm H2O at 90 L/min.
• What connection type does this HME use? This trach HME uses a 15F port.

From Sunset Healthcare.