Intersurgical Complete Respiratory Systems

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How many days can the Hydro-trache II be used on 1 patient? REF 1873

(8/14/2009 jane hutchins)

In line with our other Filter HME products the 1873's have only been validated for use up to 24 hours.

(8/14/2009 Carole Geggie)

Are the intersurgical microbacterial airway filters effective in filtering out viruses? I ask in the question in light of concern with managing potential swine/pandemic flu cases on ventilators or NIV.

(7/31/2009 Tim Long)

Our filters are designed to be effective bacterial and viral filters. We validate them externally with both the Health protection agency and Nelson Laboratories.

(8/6/2009 Glyn Jones)

is it ok that O2 be given to an unconciouss patient attached to the CO2 port of the HME filter on an LMA? I have seen this done and am not sure that it is acceptable. I dont know what O2% is being delivered to the pt?

(7/30/2009 pauline)

This is not something we would recommend as we have no data regarding delivered Fio2. If you have a spontaneously breathing patient and this is at the end of an more...

(8/3/2009 Carole Geggie)

Hi, what exactly is the difference between the coaxial bain and uniflow circuits? Which one is recommended for induction of anaesthesia?

(7/7/2009 Rebecca White)

Both systems are coaxial, but the Bain is 22mm in diameter, and is usually used for induction of anaesthesia in the UK. The UniFlow system has a 30mm tube diameter, more...

(7/14/2009 Adrian Cox)

How often should the hydro-therm be replaced in a breathing circuit (BiPAP)?

(6/26/2009 Marion Aylott)

The Hydro-Therm should be changed after 24 hours if used in a system incorporating a leak port (CO2 port) in the system. With the HME situated between the leak port more...

(6/26/2009 Glyn Jones)

I am a patient with Sleep Apnoea diagnosed and have been given a CPAP machine to use at night. I have also been given a Hydro-Therm HME filter to place in the tubing line before the mask to humidify the air and reduce dryness in my mouth. Can you please tell me how this works and is it effective for this application?

(6/12/2009 Simon Bruton)

An HME (Heat and Moisture Exchange) is a device that when a patient exhales it collects the heat and moisture from that exhaled breath and returns to the patient more...

(6/15/2009 Carole Geggie)

You have stated that saline can be used in the IPPB chamber in your FAQ section. As a physiotherapist I have always been taught to use saline as we shouldn't be delivering dry oxygen to patients. What does your company recommend with these IPPB circuits? Must we use saline in the chamber? Does the manufacturer recommend using nothing in the neb chamber and delivering dry oxygen to patient?

(5/20/2009 Kelly Youd)

Unfortunately recommendations for use falls under the clinical decision making as part of the patient treatment. Therefore, we would suggest that you seek clinical more...

(5/20/2009 Carole Geggie)

What weight range are the Mapleson F circuits suitable for? Is the maximum patient weight 25kg?

(5/5/2009 Lorna Sonley)

Mapleson F circuits are designed with the absolute minimal resistance to flow, so that they can be used on the smallest of patients, and the maximum is normally more...

(5/6/2009 Adrian Cox)

1)Adjustable breathing system code:2154 . is it set to Bioled Machine are not

(4/9/2009 B.Karthik)

I can confirm that the Intersurgical code 2154 can be used with the Boyles Machine.

(4/9/2009 Carole Geggie)

What percentage by weight of pthalates does the PVC in intersurgical laryngeal masks contain. If there is a difference between the material used for the shaft and the cuff, this would be interesting to know as well.

(4/1/2009 Graham Bell)

The Intersurgical Solus is manufactured using PVC's that currently contain DINP Pthalates in the following percentages. Tube: ~41% DINP / Inflation line: ~36% more...

(4/9/2009 Carole Geggie)

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