All of the following are true of heat-moisture exchangers (HMEs) except:
A) Moisture output falls at high volumes and rates of breathing.
B) High inspiratory flows and high FIO2 values can decrease HME efficiency.
C) In-use HMEs have little effect on flow resistance to breathing.
D) HMEs reduce bacterial colonization of ventilator circuits.
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