Humidifier, ventilation

Humidifier, ventilation
Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Type of medical device or related product
Respiratory accessories
Multiple vs. specific use (health condition)
Multiple
Intended population age
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Later adults (over 64 years)
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Childhood (28 days to 9 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
General clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
COVID-19 (2020)
Reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (2015)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Community services for primary care
First-level (district) hospital services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Emergency care
General surgery
Inpatient care
Intensive care
Long-term care
Medical imaging
Pre-hospital care
Specialized diagnostics
Specialized surgery
Specialized treatment
EMDN related code(s)
R060202
OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEMS
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GMDN related code(s)
35113
Non-heated respiratory humidifier (A device designed to prevent the drying of airway passages associated with the inhalation of oxygen (O2) by adding water vapour to the dry gas as it is passed through, or more seldom, over water. It typically consists of a graduated container (reservoir) for the water, a top piece that functions as a detachable lid (typically a screw lid with a gastight seal), and a tube that protrudes into the water to divert the gas below the water level. This device, commonly known as a bubble humidifier, does not heat the water. It has connectors: 1) one (e.g., a winged nut) that connects to an oxygen therapy flowmeter; and 2) one to which the patient tubing is connected. This is a reusable device.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices
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