The aim of this study is to develop a postlaryngectomy airway climate explorer (ACE) for
assessment of intratracheal temperature and humidity and of influence of heat and moisture …

Background The beneficial function of heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) is undisputed,
but knowledge of their effects on intra‐airway temperature and humidity is scarce. The aim of …

This study assesses intra-and inter-patient variability in endotracheal climate (temperature
and humidity) and effects of heat and moister exchangers (HME) in 16 laryngectomized …

Background This study was designed to assess endotracheal climate in laryngectomized
patients in a warm and dry environment and the effects of a heat and moisture exchanger …

OBJECTIVE: The incidence of pulmonary complaints, severe tracheitis and lung function
deterioration is increased during wintertime in laryngectomized individuals. We analyzed …

Background: After tracheostomy, patients often present with chest complaints. Measurement
of objective parameters of the tracheal climate is important to evaluate 'artificial noses' or …

Abstract Objective/Hypothesis: Heat and moisture exchangers (HME) are frequently used in
the treatment and prevention of tracheobronchial dryness and infections. In this study, the …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the endotracheal temperature and humidity and clinical effects of 2
models of a new heat and moisture exchanger (HME): Rplus, which has regular breathing …

AIM OF THE INVESTIGATION: To evaluate the performance of different types of humidifying
systems (heat and moisture exchanger, HME, and heated humidifier, HH) in the tracheo …

BACKGROUND: Breathing through a tracheostoma results in insufficient warming and
humidification of the inspired air. This loss of air conditioning, especially humidification, can …