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Heat and Moisture Exchanger #1

Heat and Moisture Exchanger #1



Th
e Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME) or artificial nose is a device that is placed directly on the patients tracheostomy tube.  It's purpose is to replace humidity deficit.



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