Heart & lung : the journal of critical care
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To demonstrate combining unheated bubble-through humidifier with a heat-moisture exchanger filter for the purpose of decreasing condensate contamination in mechanical ventilator tubing. ⋯ It can be inferred that the humidification method using the combination of an unheated bubble-through humidifier and a heat moisture exchanger filter has the potential benefit of preventing "reseeding" of the patient's airway with contaminated condensate.
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Treatment interference, the disruption or self-removal of technologic devices, is a primary reason for application of physical restraints in acute and critical care settings. The processes of care surrounding treatment interference and the prevention of device disruption have not been comprehensively analyzed. ⋯ This analysis considers the social context of the intensive care unit, including roles and the human-technology interaction. It illustrates the tremendous responsibility that nurses assume in maintaining technologic devices. Next steps in research and policy development are also considered.