Which of the following reduce the risk of nosocomial infection when using heated humidifica-tion systems?

1. Use of wick or membrane humidifiers
2. Use of heated-wire delivery circuits
3. High humidifier reservoir temperatures
4. Frequent changing of delivery circuits
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only


ANS: B
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