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jhjkgdfhk · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

According to the American Association for Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guideline: Humidification During Invasive and Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation, which of the following are contraindications for the use of a heat moisture exchanger (HME)?
I. thick copious secretions
II. body temperature less than 30 degrees Celsius
III. spontaneous minute volumes > 10 L/min
A) I only
B) II only
C) I and II only
D) I, II, and III only

Question 2

According to the American Association for Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guideline: Humidification During Invasive and Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation, a heat moisture exchanger (HME) should:
A) not be used for more than 12 hours
B) not be used for more than 24 hours
C) not be used for more than 48 hours
D) not be used for more than 96 hours