초록

A heat and moisture exchange media and device is provided from structural matrix fibers and superabsorbent fibers.

대표청구항 ▼

A heat and moisture exchange device comprising; a housing means having a central portion, a first inlet means defining an inlet port, and a second outlet means defining an outlet port, said inlet port means adapted to be connected to a patient via a conduit means, and said outlet port means adapted

A heat and moisture exchange device comprising; a housing means having a central portion, a first inlet means defining an inlet port, and a second outlet means defining an outlet port, said inlet port means adapted to be connected to a patient via a conduit means, and said outlet port means adapted to be connected to a breathing apparatus means, said control portion adapted to hold a heat and moisture exchange media, and a heat and moisture exchange media which will function as a heat and moisture exchange media comprising a coherent fiber admixture of structural inter-engaging matrix fibers and from 5 to 50 percent by weight included absorbent fibers, said absorbent fibers capable of absorbing at least 10 times their weight in water, said heat and moisture exchange media held in said central portion of said housing means wherein said absorbent fibers and matrix fiber admixture has a moisture exchange efficiency of at least 16.9 as determined according to ISO/DIS 9360-1988 at 500 cc volume.