Teleflex Medical has announced the introduction of OSMO, a universal solution that allows for maintenance free water removal from the expiratory limb of the breathing circuit during mechanical ventilation.
Humidification is used during mechanical ventilation to maintain a healthy pulmonary hydration level. Jeri Eiserman, RRT, Director of Clinical Support for Teleflex Medical, said, “One of the challenges to delivering optimal humidity is the accumulation of condensation in the breathing circuit which can have negative implications on patient and provider safety as well as the integrity of the ventilator equipment. Management of breathing circuit condensation requires frequent disconnection to drain the moisture. Each disconnection, or circuit break, raises potential for cross-contamination. OSMO is designed to reduce circuit condensation, allowing for optimal humidification without significant clinician intervention.”
OSMO utilizes an innovative design and unique media to promote the condensation of water vapor from exhaled gas, transferring it to the atmosphere. The product design maximizes dwell time, which forces temperature reduction and encourages condensation. As condensation takes place, the media transfers water to molecular form through osmosis.