Question

What is the need for humidification in a mechanically ventilated patient?

Answer 1

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##Humidification of inhaled gases has been standard of care in mechanical ventilation for a long period of time.

##More than a century ago, a variety of reports described important airway damage by applying dry gases during artificial ventilation.

##Consequently respiratory care providers have been utilizing external humidifiers to compensate for the lack of natural humidification mechanisms when the upper airway is bypassed.

##Particularly, active and passive humidification devices have rapidly evolved.

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Answer 2

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↪mechanical ventilation, humidification is necessary to prevent hypothermia.

↪disruption of the airway epithelium bronchospasm atelectasis,and airway obstruction.

↪ In severe cases, inspissation of airway secretions may cause occlusion of the endotracheal tube.