Heat-moisture exchangers (HMEs) are mainly used to do what?
A) warm and humidify gases delivered to the trachea via ventilator circuits
B) humidify therapeutic gases delivered at high flows to the lower airway
C) provide extra humidity for a patient with thick or retained secretions
D) warm and humidify dry therapeutic gases delivered to the upper airway
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