Ventec Life Systems V-Home - Connecting Ventec One-Circuit Components; Connecting an HME (Heat-Moisture Exchanger)

Setup
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Connecting Ventec One-Circuit
Components
If necessary, attach additional Ventec One-Circuit components, such as an HME, nebulizer, or closed-suction catheter to
the Ventec One-Circuit. For setup instructions, see:
• “Connecting an HME (Heat-Moisture Exchanger)” on page 27
• “Connecting an External Nebulizer Cup to the Patient Circuit” on page 28
NOTE: Ventec Life Systems recommends including a humidier or heat‑moisture exchanger (HME) as part of passive
and valveless Ventec One‑Circuit congurations.
Connecting an HME (Heat-Moisture Exchanger)
If you’re not using a humidier, you may connect an HME to the Ventec One-Circuit between the exhalation valve and
the patient.
Follow all setup instructions provided by the HME manufacturer.
NOTE: Any HME attached to the V*Home Ventec One‑Circuit should comply with ISO 9360‑1 or ISO 9360‑2.
NOTE: When used with a vented mask, exhaled, humidied air exits the mask instead of traveling through the HME,
greatly reducing its efcacy.