Indications for warming inspired gases include which of the following?
1) Treating a patient whose airways are reactive to cold
2) Providing humidification when the upper airway is bypassed
3) Treating a patient with a low body temperature (hypothermia)
4) Reducing upper airway inflammation or swelling

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1) Treating a patient whose airways are reactive to cold - warming gases can help avoid airway constriction in these patients.
2) Providing humidification when the upper airway is bypassed - when the upper airway is bypassed, inspired gases need to be humidified to prevent drying and damage to the lower airways.
3) Treating a patient with a low body temperature (hypothermia) - warming gases can aid in increasing the patient's body temperature.
Therefore, options 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Option 4 is incorrect as warming gases do not reduce upper airway inflammation or swelling, but rather provide humidification and warmth to the airway.

Indications for Warming Inspired Gases Include Which of the Following