Additional Information

Feature	Description
Product Name	DBD-Exchanger, Heat/Moist, W/O Filter, No Port
Type	Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME)
Filter Presence	Without filter
Port Presence	No port
Functionality	Retains heat and moisture from exhaled air for inhalation
Application	Used during mechanical ventilation in respiratory care settings
Considerations	Absence of filter and port may be specific to certain medical requirements or ventilation strategies

Description

The Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME) without filter and no port, designated as DBD-Exchanger, is a medical device designed to provide efficient heat and moisture exchange during mechanical ventilation. This specific HME model is characterized by its absence of a filter and port.

The primary function of the HME is to retain the heat and moisture from a patient's exhaled air and deliver it back to the inhaled air, helping to maintain optimal humidity levels in the respiratory system. In this DBD-Exchanger, the absence of a filter means it doesn't incorporate a filtration element into the device.

This type of HME is typically used in respiratory care settings to support patients undergoing mechanical ventilation. The choice of an HME without a filter and port may be based on specific medical requirements or preferences for ventilation strategies.

The Gibeck HUMID-VENT heat and moisture exchangers, also called hygroscopic condensing humidifiers, offer a wide range of performance capabilities and configuration options to meet the unique needs of both anesthesia and respiratory care. The HUMID-VENT hygroscopic, bacteriostatic, microwell paper media provides optimal moisture output with low resistance to flow. Many configuration options allow the clinician to choose the product best suited to patient size, tidal volume, and humidification needs. Filtered units provide bi-directional filtration with bacterial/viral efficiency up to 99.9999%, offering cross-contamination protection for patients and equipment.