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Wich is maximun tidal volume of code 1341580S Inter-Therm HMEF + luer lock port and smoothbore catheter mount
(12/14/2007 Juan Carlos Medina Estrada)
The maximum tidal volume of a 1341580 HMEF is 1000ml.
(12/18/2007 Glyn Jones)

We are developing a Ventilor bundle for the prevention of VAP and need to know your recommendations regarding the changing of both wet and dry ventilator circuits
(9/4/2007 Charles Hardeen)
Intersurgical has now clarified this point and I have a statement with regard to the use of our Breathing Systems for up to seven days. A copy of this is available more...
(9/5/2007 Carole Geggie)

how can we obtain 24% via nasal cannulae (model 1161)
(7/26/2007 s goldthorpe)
Set the oxygen flow at one L/min
(7/26/2007 Geoffrey Wond)

How can I download a price list? I ws given a code over the telephone but your website doesn't seem to let anyone log in.
(7/20/2007 Ian Huxstep)
Hi Ian, you can download a UK price list from the new UK homepage at www.intersurgical.com/uk
(7/20/2007 Steve Morris)

I have already seen your Intersurgical product catalogue, but I realized that breathing filters for paediatric aren't mentioned in the catologue. Among the breathing filters, I don't know which code is used for paediatric. Please, give me advice soon. Thanks
(5/15/2007 Piety)
Intersurgical actually have 2 filter/HME's within the range that have been designed for Paediatrics (code 1831 - Clear-Therm Mini Paediatric HMEF + luer lock port) more...
(5/15/2007 Carole Geggie)

In light of recent research, do you consider that the intersurgical paediatric filers offer sufficient protection for us to re-use t-piece breathing systems for up to 7 days?
(5/6/2007 Graham Bell)
Intersurgical paediatric breathing filters offer a high level of filtration efficiency which will protect the patient and equipment from bacterial and viral contamination. more...
(5/17/2007 Deborah A Williams)

Is the filter- therm 1941 series effective tin excluding Mycobacterium tuberculosis
(4/11/2007 rebecca stroud)
The Filta-Therm 1941 has been validated as 99.999%efficient when challenged with M. tuberculosis.
(4/11/2007 Mike Hinton )

How often should the ClearTherm 1841 and Filta-Threm 1941 be changed. They are used in the ICU. Thank you.
(3/29/2007 Linda Charette)
The 1941 and 1841 should be replaced after 24 hours use. We test our range of HMEF products in house in accordance with International standards for HMEFs (ISO9360). more...
(4/11/2007 Glyn Jones )

Do you supply a basic emergency set for doctors to carry in the car trunk just in case confronted by a situation whereby secure ventilation can make the difference. I know the Ambulance in Derby are taught to use laryngeal masks. I feel obliged to have something handy because I am supposed to be a trained doctor! All I have is a face mask. Garry Gregory
(2/20/2007 Garry Gregory)
Garry Please call me on 07774 112767 Thanks Mark Ellis
(2/23/2007 Mark Ellis )

Do you have to pay for samples?
(2/7/2007 Naomi Keenan)
The majority of products are available as samples for trial in small quantities free of charge as an initial introduction to the range.
(2/7/2007 Carole Geggie )
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How many days can the Hydro-trache II be used on 1 patient? REF 1873
In line with our other Filter HME products the 1873's have only been validated for use up to 24 hours.
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.
Our filters are designed to be effective bacterial and viral filters. We validate them externally with more...
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?
This is not something we would recommend as we have no data regarding delivered Fio2. If you have a more...
Hi, what exactly is the difference between the coaxial bain and uniflow circuits? Which one is recommended for induction of anaesthesia?
Both systems are coaxial, but the Bain is 22mm in diameter, and is usually used for induction of anaesthesia more...
How often should the hydro-therm be replaced in a breathing circuit (BiPAP)?
The Hydro-Therm should be changed after 24 hours if used in a system incorporating a leak port (CO2 port) more...