For which of the following patients would you select a heated humidifier?
1. Patient receiving O2 through a bypassed upper airway
2. Patient receiving long-term mechanical ventilation
3. Patient receiving O2 through an oronasal mask
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 2 only
d. 3 only
ANS: A
Heated humidifiers are used mainly for patients with bypassed upper airways and/or for those receiving mechanical ventilatory support.
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