Erschienen in:
01.07.2003 | Laryngology
The Belgian experience with the cyranose heat moisture exchange filter. A multicentric pilot study of 12 total laryngectomees
verfasst von:
Mieke Moerman, Georges Lawson, Guy Andry, Marc Remacle
Erschienen in:
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
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Ausgabe 6/2003
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Abstract
It is known that heat and moisture exchangers have a positive effect on the respiratory system in patients after total laryngectomy. The ATOS and INHEALTH devices are most frequently used in Belgium. However, recently a new device, the HME filter Cyranose, has become available. As a pilot study, this device has been applied to a total of 12 patients in three different centres. The temperature of the inspired air was considered as good or excellent in 90% of our patients at the 1st week and up to 100% at the 3rd month. The air humidification was considered as good or excellent in 100% of the patient population, and the HME filter positively influenced the phlegm production in 78% of our laryngectomy population. Our study stresses the benefits of a HME filter in general and seems promising for the Cyranose HME filter.