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  • Title: Humidification of respired gases during mechanical ventilation: mechanical considerations.
    Author: Branson RD.
    Journal: Respir Care Clin N Am; 2006 Jun; 12(2):253-61. PubMed ID: 16828693.
    Abstract:
    Humidification of inspired gases during mechanical ventilation remains a standard of care. Optimal humidity is an elusive target and is not clearly defined in the literature. The choice of a humidification device cannot be made solely on the basis of moisture output, however. The clinician must consider the effects of the device on gas exchange and spontaneous breath-ing. The author's group has used the data reviewed here to modify their previous algorithm for choosing a humidification device (see Fig. 2). Humidification requirements for noninvasive ventilation need further study.
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