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Effect of using Heated Humidifier versus Heat Moister Exchangers on Tracheobronchial Secretion and Body Temperature among Mechanically Ventilated Patients [PDF]
Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal, 2021 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.
Nadia Mohamed +3 more
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A case of humidifier lung; the key diagnosis is detailed medical history taking
Respirology Case Reports, 2023 A 74‐year‐old woman was admitted with a dry cough and dyspnea that had persisted for 2 weeks at the beginning of winter. Chest computed tomography revealed bilateral diffuse non‐segmental ground‐glass opacities without centrilobular nodules ...
Munechika Hara, Yasuaki Yashiro
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Assessing Inhalation Exposures Associated with Contamination Events in Water Distribution Systems. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2016 When a water distribution system (WDS) is contaminated, short-term inhalation exposures to airborne contaminants could occur as the result of domestic water use. The most important domestic sources of such exposures are likely to be showering and the use
Michael J Davis +2 more
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Energies, 2023 To achieve high efficiency and low degradation of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEMFC), it is necessary to maintain an appropriate level of humidification in the fuel cell membrane.
Markus Pollak +4 more
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Perceived dryness in houses and adverse health effects during winter in Japan [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 In recent years, as houses have become more insulated and airtight, indoor environments in Japan have tended to become low-humidity in winter, making dryness a problem. The relationship between the perception of dryness indoors and low indoor humidity is
Tamura Jo +5 more
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Humidifiers for oxygen therapy: what risk for reusable and disposable devices? [PDF]
, 2017 INTRODUCTION. Nosocomial pneumonia accounts for the vast majority of hospital-acquired infections. Although numerous medical devices have been discussed to be potential vehicles of microorganisms, very little is known about the role played by oxygen ...
Conti, Andrea +5 more
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The Microbial Colonization Profile of Respiratory Devices and the Significance of the Role of Disinfection: A Blinded Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2013 Introduction: Approximately 10-40% of all the nosocomial infections are pulmonary, which lead to grave complications. Elderly, debilitated, or critically ill patients are at a high risk.
Savita Jadhav +3 more
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Journal of Water and Health, 2021 Tap water that is safe to consume may cause respiratory illness (e.g., Legionnaires’ disease) when water conditions allow for proliferation and aerosolization of biofilm-associated pathogens.
Kayla Vanden Esschert +6 more
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Water Research X, 2020 Fine particulates and aerosols emitted by commonly used, room-sized ultrasonic humidifiers may pose adverse health effects to children and adults. The literature documents adverse effects for children exposed to minerals emitted from humidifiers.
Wenchuo Yao +2 more
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Studies on Respiratory Humidity: Efficiency of Humidifiers [PDF]
, 1960 Adequate humidification of inhaling gases is important for the normal functioning of the respiratory tract. Humidification facilitates expectoration, inhibits the onset of respiratory complications. and prevents them from getting worse.
Sato, Toru, Toru Sato
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