Product details
A Heat Moisture Exchanger (HME) is a respiratory care device designed to help retain heat and moisture from exhaled air and return it during inhalation. Often referred to as an “artificial nose,” HMEs are commonly used for tracheostomy and ventilator patients to support airway humidification, comfort, and secretion management. Ideal for hospitals, respiratory therapy departments, long-term care, and homecare, HMEs help reduce airway dryness and improve overall breathing support.
By providing passive humidification, HMEs can help support patient comfort and may assist in maintaining healthier airway conditions during oxygen therapy or ventilation. They are frequently used in trach care routines and ventilator circuits where consistent humidification is needed.
Key Features / Benefits
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Helps humidify and warm inhaled air for airway comfort
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Supports secretion control by reducing airway dryness
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Commonly used for tracheostomy and ventilator breathing circuits
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Helps maintain more comfortable and effective respiratory support
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Ideal for hospitals, LTC, respiratory therapy, and homecare use
