For which of the following patients would you select a heated humidifier?
I.patient receiving oxygen through a bypassed upper airway
II.patient receiving long-term mechanical ventilation
III.patient receiving oxygen through an oronasal mask

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Heated humidifiers are typically used for patients whose upper airway has been bypassed, as this prevents natural humidification of inspired air, and for those receiving long-term mechanical ventilation, to prevent the drying out of airways and to ensure the air is adequately humidified for lung health.

For Which of the Following Patients Would You Select a Heated