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

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 …

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 …

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 …

Background. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of breathing resistance of
heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) on endotracheal climate and breathing pattern …

Post-laryngectomy heat and moisture exchanger (HME) use is known to have a beneficial
effect on tracheal climate, pulmonary symptoms and related aspects. This study aims to …

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 …

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. The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in total respiratory heat loss
during use of a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) in tracheotomized patients. Methods …

Heat and moisture exchangers (HME) are used as artificial noses for intubated patients to
prevent tracheo-bronchial or pulmonary damage resulting from dry and cold inspired gases …