When the upper respiratory tract is bypassed by an endotracheal or tracheostomy tube, normal warming and humidification of inspired gases cannot take place. Dysfunction of the Mucociliary Transport System can occur if gases reaching the lowest respiratory tract are insufficiently warmed and humidified.

Altech invasive ventilation circuits consist of

• Adult / Pediatric / Neonatal patients
• Corrugated / Smoothbore / Extendible
• Customized lenghts
• Self sealing water traps
• Y connector with pressure/oxygen and temperature measurement ports
• Elbow connector
• Tubing hanger for reducing drag on the patient ET / Tracheostomy Tube
• Leak and seal cap