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