Randomized controlled trial on postoperative pulmonary humidification after total laryngectomy: external humidifier versus heat and moisture exchanger.

Abstract

This RCT clearly shows the benefits of immediate postoperative airway humidification by means of an HME over the use of an EH after TLE. This study therefore underlines that HMEs presently can be considered the better option for early postoperative airway humidification after TLE.

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Subjects

• Adult
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Equipment Design
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Hot Temperature
• Humans
• Humidity
• Laryngectomy
• Middle Aged
• Nebulizers and Vaporizers
• Patient Satisfaction
• Postoperative Care
• Prospective Studies
• Quality of Life
• Treatment Outcome

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Authors

• Jean-Claude Mérol
• Anne Charpiot
• Thibault Langagne
• Patrick Hémar
• Annemieke H Ackerstaff
• Frans J M Hilgers

Publication date

2012-01-24

Journal

Journal topics

• Otolaryngology

Language

Eng.

Copyright

Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hopital Robert Debré, Reims, France.

Release reference

Laryngoscope. 2012 Feb;122(2):275-81

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