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- Weight: 1.25 lb
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MFR:
ICU Medical
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 570016
- Phone: (949) 366-2183
Frequently asked questions
Is this product new?
The ICU Medical Thermovent Heat & Moisture Exchanger is always supplied in factory-new condition, ensuring optimal quality and reliability for respiratory support.
Is the Portex Thermovent T2 HME supplied sterile?
Yes, the Portex Thermovent T2 HME configuration is supplied sterile. This option is packaged 50 units per case, ensuring it is ready for use in critical care and respiratory settings that require an aseptic component.
Is the HME effective for conserving heat and moisture?
Yes, the ICU Medical Thermovent is specifically designed as a Heat & Moisture Exchanger (HME). Its core function is to condition inhaled gas, effectively mimicking the upper airway to conserve essential heat and moisture during patient respiration. This makes it essential equipment for respiratory therapy, anesthesia, and use with artificial airways.
What is the estimated shipping lead time?
The estimated lead time for the Thermovent Heat & Moisture Exchanger is generally 4-5 weeks.
These products ship directly from the manufacturer.
What Thermovent HME configurations are offered?
The ICU Medical Thermovent HME line includes essential medical-grade components for conditioning respiratory gases, all supplied in Factory New condition. The available configurations include standard HME units and complementary accessories:
| Configuration | Type / Key Feature | Packaging Quantity |
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| Thermovent T HME | Standard Heat & Moisture Exchanger | 50 per case |
| Thermovent 600 HME | Standard Heat & Moisture Exchanger | 50 per case |
| Portex Thermovent T2 HME | Sterile Heat & Moisture Exchanger | 50 per case |
| Filter | Replacement Filter for Filtered HME | 40 per case |
| Thermovent O2 | Oxygen Delivery Aid for Thermovent T | 10 per case |
Please note that the Oxygen Delivery Aid (Thermovent O2) configuration is currently marked as temporarily unavailable for sale.
What is the estimated lead time for delivery?
The estimated lead time for delivery of the ICU Medical Thermovent Heat & Moisture Exchanger products is typically 4–5 weeks.
Is the Portex Thermovent T2 HME new?
Yes, all configurations of the ICU Medical Thermovent Heat & Moisture Exchanger, including the Portex Thermovent T2 HME, are factory new.
How do these HMEs condition respiratory gases?
The Thermovent Heat & Moisture Exchangers (HMEs) are high-quality, medical-grade devices specifically engineered to efficiently condition inhaled gases in clinical settings. They achieve this by mimicking the functions of the upper airway, primarily through:
- Heat Conservation: Capturing and retaining warmth from the patient’s exhaled breath.
- Moisture Exchange: Collecting humidity from the expired air and releasing it back into the inspired air.
This crucial thermal and moisture exchange ensures the maintenance of necessary temperature and humidity levels for the patient’s respiratory system. The devices are available in several Factory New configurations, such as the standard Thermovent T, the Thermovent 600, and the sterile Portex Thermovent T2 HME.
Are these HMEs effective for respiratory care?
Yes, the ICU Medical Thermovent products are specifically engineered for highly effective Heat and Moisture Exchange (HME) in respiratory care and anesthesia circuits. They are essential, medical-grade components.
The HME function is critical as it conditions the inhaled gas, successfully mimicking the body’s natural upper airway process by:
- Conserving Heat and Moisture: Capturing heat and moisture from the patient’s exhaled breath.
- Optimizing Inhalation: Utilizing this retained heat and moisture to warm and humidify the gas the patient breathes in.
This technology is vital for maintaining airway safety and comfort for patients using mechanical ventilation or artificial airways.
How does the Thermovent HME conserve heat and moisture?
The ICU Medical Thermovent Heat & Moisture Exchanger (HME) is engineered to mimic the natural function of the upper airway, ensuring optimal humidity and temperature for the patient during respiratory support.
It achieves this vital function through a cycle of heat and moisture exchange:
- Conservation (Exhalation): As the patient exhales, the warm, moist air passes through the HME’s specialized media, efficiently trapping the heat and humidity.
- Conditioning (Inhalation): When the patient inhales, the inspired air passes over the conditioned media, picking up the stored heat and moisture before reaching the lungs.
This continuous conditioning process helps prevent dryness and irritation in the patient’s airway, which is essential during mechanical ventilation or when using an artificial airway.