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Tracheal humidification becomes essential for those who have undergone tracheostomy so as to keep secretions thin, prevent the formation of mucus plugs, and protect the user from bacterial infections. Humidification is provided by trach humidifiers heat and moisture exchangers (HME).
Heat moisture exchanger for trach traps the patient’s own moisture and minimizes heat loss, thus providing greater breathing comfort by conditioning, moisturizing, and warming the incoming air. Choose from a wide range of humidifiers for tracheostomy patients, including hygroscopic condenser humidifiers, humidifier filters, etc.
A Heat Moisture Exchanger, or HME, is a device required by those fitted with a tracheostomy tube and having to breathe through an opening in the trachea. Normal breathing through the nose and mouth is warm and moisturized, while breathing through an artificial opening or tracheostomy tube is not. A tracheostomy HME is needed to provide the same. HME, also known as an artificial nose, is set up on the trach collar and fits onto the end of a trach tube.
It carries a highly effective electrostatic filter that filters charged particles. It captures the patient’s exhaled heat and moisture and returns them in the form of inhaled air. The electrostatic, hydrophobic membrane protects against cross-contamination while the hygroscopic membrane traps moisture from the patient, providing an effective airway humidification process. It may be a few weeks before the pulmonary symptoms show improvement. And in the first few days of HME use, mucus production may increase.
At HPFY, We have a wide range of trach HME supplies from well-known brands like Airlife, DAR, Hudson RCI, Kimvent, Provox, and more. These are designed to provide effective tracheostomy care and provide greater breathing comfort by conditioning, moisturizing, and warming the incoming air. Shop humidifiers for tracheostomy online and earn reward dollars on every purchase.