Author Question: During routine use on an intubated patient, a heated humidifier should deliver inspired gas at which ... (Read 21 times)

bobypop · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

During routine use on an intubated patient, a heated humidifier should deliver inspired gas at which of the following?

a. Temperature of 33 2 C, with a mini-mum of 30 mg/L of water vapor
b. Temperature of 37 2 C, with a mini-mum of 44 mg/L of water vapor
c. Temperature of 20 2 C, with a mini-mum of 10 mg/L of water vapor
d. Temperature of 30 2 C, with a mini-mum of 24 mg/L of water vapor

Question 2

Which of the following are the proper temperature alarm settings for a heated humidifier used during mechanical ventilation?

High Low
a. 35 C 32 C
b. 37 C 30 C
c. 39 C 33 C
d. 35 C 30 C

patma1981 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Humidification During Mechanical Venti-lation. Excerpts are in CPG 38-1.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Humidification During Mechanical Venti-lation. Excerpts are in CPG 38-1.