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Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, Vol 23, 191-195, Copyright © 1976 by Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society

A Disposable Condenser Humidifier for Use During Anaesthesia

DAVID J. STEWARD 1

1 Department of Anaesthesia, The Hospital for Sick Children, and the University of Toronto, Toronto

A disposable heat and moisture exchanger ("Artificial Nose") which is designed for use during endotracheal anaesthesia is described together with an evaluation of its performance. It has a low dead space, minimal resistance to gas flow, and is potentially capable of conserving 50 per cent of the respiratory water loss in the intubated patient.






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