Description

Designed specifically for neonatal and infant care, this dual heated breathing circuit system plays a crucial role in providing optimal respiratory support in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and high dependency units. By delivering heated and humidified respiratory gases, it ensures effective ventilation while maintaining thermal regulation for vulnerable infants, including those who are preterm or have low birth weight.

Key Features

• Dual Heated Limbs: Both the inspiratory and expiratory limbs are heated to minimize condensation, maintaining the desired humidity and temperature levels.
• Evaqua 2 Technology: The expiratory limb features a multi-layered, permeable material that allows excess humidity to diffuse through the circuit wall, reducing condensate and minimizing the need for water traps.
• MicroCell Technology: Prevents humidity from condensing in the inspiratory limb, ensuring consistent performance.
• AutoFeed Humidification Chamber: Keeps a constant water level for reliable humidification.

Design and Usability

• Temperature Sensor Ports: Equipped with a click-in mechanism for easy and secure placement of temperature probes.
• User-Friendly Connectors: Color-coded and ergonomic for straightforward use.
• Kink-Resistant Tubing: Provides robust and reliable gas delivery.
• Standard Connections: Compatible with major ventilators and humidification systems such as F&P 850, F&P 950, and Dräger Babylog.

Specifications

• Length: Typically 1.6–1.7 meters, with some models offering an incubator extension.
• Materials: Made from EVA, PE, and TPE, with options free from PVC, DEHP, and Bisphenol A.
• Single Patient Use: Designed for up to 7 days of use per patient.

Accessories

Accessories may include a water trap, pressure monitoring tube, humidifier chamber, and connectors with temperature monitoring ports, enhancing the system's functionality and ease of use.

Performance and Safety

This circuit system is engineered to minimize inspiratory and expiratory condensation, reduce ventilator alarms related to condensate, and decrease maintenance time, promoting safe and comfortable ventilation for infants. It supports high-frequency ventilation in some models and complies with EN ISO 5367 guidelines, ensuring adherence to industry standards.

Maintenance Guidelines

Regular inspection for integrity and cleanliness is recommended, along with replacement after single patient use or according to hospital protocol. Proper connection and secure fitting to ventilator and humidifier systems are essential for optimal performance.