Which of the following criteria should be met before considering use of a heat-moisture exchanger (HME) for a patient being placed on ventilatory support?
I. There should be no problem with retained secretions.
II. The patient should not have a fever (normothermic).
III. The patient should be adequately hydrated.
IV. The support should be short term (24 to 48 hours).

Question

Which of the following criteria should be met before considering use of a heat-moisture exchanger (HME) for a patient being placed on ventilatory support?
I.	There should be no problem with retained secretions.
II.	The patient should not have a fever (normothermic).
III.	The patient should be adequately hydrated.
IV.	The support should be short term (24 to 48 hours).

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All the criteria listed (I, II, III, and IV) should be met before considering the use of a heat-moisture exchanger (HME) for a patient on ventilatory support. This ensures optimal function and minimizes complications.

Which of the Following Criteria Should Be Met Before Considering