Effect of using Heated Humidifier versus Heat Moister Exchangers on Tracheobronchial Secretion and Body Temperature among Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Elfeel, A., Mohamed, N., Ahmed, I., Hassan, E. (2021). Effect of using Heated Humidifier versus Heat Moister Exchangers on Tracheobronchial Secretion and Body Temperature among Mechanically Ventilated Patients. EKB Journal Management System, 23(2), 39-51. doi: 10.21608/asalexu.2021.219101
Aliaa Hassan Elfeel; Nadia Taha Mohamed; Intessar Mohamed Ahmed; Eman Arafa Hassan. "Effect of using Heated Humidifier versus Heat Moister Exchangers on Tracheobronchial Secretion and Body Temperature among Mechanically Ventilated Patients". EKB Journal Management System, 23, 2, 2021, 39-51. doi: 10.21608/asalexu.2021.219101
Elfeel, A., Mohamed, N., Ahmed, I., Hassan, E. (2021). 'Effect of using Heated Humidifier versus Heat Moister Exchangers on Tracheobronchial Secretion and Body Temperature among Mechanically Ventilated Patients', EKB Journal Management System, 23(2), pp. 39-51. doi: 10.21608/asalexu.2021.219101
Elfeel, A., Mohamed, N., Ahmed, I., Hassan, E. Effect of using Heated Humidifier versus Heat Moister Exchangers on Tracheobronchial Secretion and Body Temperature among Mechanically Ventilated Patients. EKB Journal Management System, 2021; 23(2): 39-51. doi: 10.21608/asalexu.2021.219101

Effect of using Heated Humidifier versus Heat Moister Exchangers on Tracheobronchial Secretion and Body Temperature among Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal
Volume 23, Issue 2, December 2021, Page 39-51  XML PDF (455.57 K)
Document Type: Research articles
DOI: 10.21608/asalexu.2021.219101
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Authors
Aliaa Hassan Elfeel* 1; Nadia Taha Mohamed2; Intessar Mohamed Ahmed1; Eman Arafa Hassan2
1Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University
2Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University
Abstract
Background: When a patient receives mechanical ventilation (MV) support through an artificial airway, the physiological functions of upper airway for conditioning the inspired air will have impaired. To avoid the consequences associated with lack of humidification in mechanically ventilated patients, a variety of humidifiers are used. Nurses should be aware, which is the most suitable type for her patients. Objective: Assess the effect of heated humidifier (HH) and heat moisture exchanger (HMEs) on tracheobronchial secretion viscosity and body temperature among mechanically ventilated patients. Settings: This study was carried out in general ICUs at the Damanhur Medical National institute. Subjects: A convenience sample of 60 adult mechanically ventilated patients from starting day of invasive MV were included in the current study. Tools: One tool was used for data collection. It consists of five parts. Results: Findings of the present study show that the HH group had a higher frequency (63.3%) of thin tracheal secretion viscosity in comparison to the HME (53. 3%). As regard patients’ temperature, there was no significant difference between the two groups at the two times of measurements (P=0.817, 0.110). Conclusion: The HH has more positive effect on patients' tracheal secretion than the HME. Recommendations: Conduct protocols to improve the practice regarding HH use for patients with invasive MV.
Keywords
Mechanical ventilation; Humidifiers; Heated humidifier; Heat moisture exchanger
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