Key considerations in selecting or recommending humidity or bland aerosol therapy for a patient include which of the following?
I.required gas flow
II.presence of an artificial tracheal airway
III.character of pulmonary secretions
IV.need for or duration of mechanical ventilation
V.presence of heat-moisture exchanger (HME) contraindications

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All listed considerations are important in selecting or recommending humidity or bland aerosol therapy for a patient. These include the required gas flow, the presence of an artificial tracheal airway, the character of pulmonary secretions, the need for or duration of mechanical ventilation, and the presence of heat-moisture exchanger (HME) contraindications.

Key Considerations in Selecting or Recommending Humidity or Bland Aerosol