A dehydrated, feverish patient suffering from acute bacterial pneumonia is being intubated in order to provide mechanical ventilatory support. Which of the following devices would you select to control humidification and airway temperature for this patient?

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Heated wick humidifiers with servo-control are designed to accurately control the temperature and humidity of the air delivered to the patient, making them ideal for intubated patients requiring mechanical ventilation, especially when precise humidity and temperature control are necessary, such as in cases of acute bacterial pneumonia with fever and dehydration.

A Dehydrated, Feverish Patient Suffering from Acute Bacterial Pneumonia Is