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What temperature is used in a hot water bath to reduce bacterial contamination?
What temperature is used in a hot water bath to reduce bacterial contamination?
Which circuit composition involves heating neither circuit limb?
Which circuit composition involves heating neither circuit limb?
What is the purpose of having a water trap in both inspiratory and expiratory limbs in Type A circuit composition?
What is the purpose of having a water trap in both inspiratory and expiratory limbs in Type A circuit composition?
In Type B circuit composition, which limb is heated?
In Type B circuit composition, which limb is heated?
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What temperature is the gas at the reservoir outlet in a Type B circuit composition?
What temperature is the gas at the reservoir outlet in a Type B circuit composition?
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Why is an expiratory water trap still required in Type B circuit composition?
Why is an expiratory water trap still required in Type B circuit composition?
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What is the main function of a passive humidifier in anesthesia?
What is the main function of a passive humidifier in anesthesia?
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What is an advantage of passive humidifiers over active humidifiers?
What is an advantage of passive humidifiers over active humidifiers?
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What happens when passive humidifiers like HMEs become occluded?
What happens when passive humidifiers like HMEs become occluded?
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Which type of humidifier does not require an external energy source to function?
Which type of humidifier does not require an external energy source to function?
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What is the primary disadvantage of using a passive humidifier?
What is the primary disadvantage of using a passive humidifier?
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How do passive humidifiers like HMEs work in recovering heat and moisture?
How do passive humidifiers like HMEs work in recovering heat and moisture?
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What is the purpose of an Ambu bag?
What is the purpose of an Ambu bag?
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Which device is indicated for chronic oxygen therapy needs?
Which device is indicated for chronic oxygen therapy needs?
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What does a T-piece device used on the end of an ET tube help with?
What does a T-piece device used on the end of an ET tube help with?
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What is the function of a humidifier in anesthesia equipment?
What is the function of a humidifier in anesthesia equipment?
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Which equipment plays a role as a principal heat and moisture exchanger in the upper respiratory tract?
Which equipment plays a role as a principal heat and moisture exchanger in the upper respiratory tract?
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