Intersurgical Hydro-Trach T Mk. II Heat and Moisture Exchangers

Hydro-Trach T Mk II is a heat and moisture exchange device designed for use with spontaneously breathing patients in order to reduce loss of heat and moisture during respiration. The Hydro-Trach T Mk II reproduces the functions of the upper airway, heating and moisturising the gas on inspiration and preventing heat and moisture loss on expiration. A number of unique features results in an ideal product for prolonged use with spontaneously breathing intubated patients.

Design
The Hydro-Trach T Mk II has a standard 15mm fitting for attachment to the patient’s tracheotomy tube. It is small and lightweight, which prevents pull on the patient connection. The smooth rounded edges prevent unnecessary trauma to the patient during use. Two foam HME elements provide a suitable medium for returning moisture to the patient in the form of humidified gas. A clipped suction port allows suctioning to take place with the product in situ creating less disturbance of the patient.

Safety
The Hydro-Trach T Mk II includes an anti occlusion safety mechanism so that in the event of a mucous plug covering the foam HME element a cough will allow one of the foam elements to dislodge around the partial HME retaining clip, thus creating an air path and allowing ease of breathing. Some patients require supplemental oxygen. The product incorporates an integral, centrally located spigot which can be connected to an oxygen tube without the addition of any further accessories to the product. The position of the spigot being central and at the lowest point of the product, prevents pull on the patient connection. When oxygen is not required, the spigot can be rotated around to an unobtrusive position underneath the component.