Description
The Sunset Neonatal HME is a neonatal inline heat and moisture exchanger built for tidal volumes of just 5 to 50 mL, where every millilitre of dead space counts. It holds dead space to 2.2 mL and weight to 1.9 g, while delivering 32.8 mg H2O/L of moisture output on Sunset's published test.
- Neonatal Volume Range – A 5 to 50 mL tidal volume range, sized for neonatal ventilation rather than scaled down from an adult unit.
- 2.2 mL Dead Space – Dead space is held to 2.2 mL, which matters when the whole tidal volume can be 5 mL.
- 1.9 g Weight – The exchanger weighs 1.9 g, so it adds almost no pull at the patient connection.
Humidification Scaled to Neonatal Volumes
Neonatal ventilation works in single-digit millilitres, and an exchanger borrowed from adult practice would overwhelm those volumes with its own dead space. This exchanger is designed for that scale, with a 5 to 50 mL tidal volume range and dead space of just 2.2 mL. Sunset publishes moisture output of 32.8 mg H2O/L and resistance of 0.8 cmH2O at 15 L/min and 1.7 cmH2O at 30 L/min, so the care team can weigh humidification against the work of breathing for each infant. The unit combines that moisture output with lower resistance to flow, the pairing neonatal ventilation asks for. At 1.9 g with a 15F-15M connection, it sits in the neonatal circuit without dragging on the airway connection.
Features and Benefits
Humidification
- Moisture Output: 32.8 mg H2O/L on Sunset's published test point
- Tidal Volume Range: 5 to 50 mL, the neonatal range
Neonatal Fit
- Dead Space: 2.2 mL, proportioned to neonatal tidal volumes
- Low Resistance: 0.8 cmH2O at 15 L/min and 1.7 cmH2O at 30 L/min
- Connection: 15F-15M circuit connection
Product Specifications
Performance and Identification
- Weight: 1.9 g
- Model: RES027NE
- HCPCS Code: A4483
- Packaging: EA/1, sold per each
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Why Neonatal Circuits Need a Purpose-Built HME
Dead space that an adult would never notice can be a large share of a neonate's whole breath, so the exchanger has to be designed at neonatal scale. This one publishes its dead space, weight and resistance at neonatal numbers.
- Dead Space in Proportion – 2.2 mL of dead space against a 5 to 50 mL range – the exchanger fits the breath it serves – ventilation stays as prescribed.
- Featherweight at the Airway – At 1.9 g the unit adds almost no drag – the connection is not pulled by the exchanger – circuits stay as positioned.
- Resistance Kept Low – Published resistance of 0.8 cmH2O at 15 L/min – small lungs work against less added load – the care plan holds.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What tidal volumes is this HME for?
It is designed for neonatal tidal volumes of 5 to 50 mL.
How much dead space does it add?
Dead space is 2.2 mL, and the exchanger weighs 1.9 g, with a 15F-15M connection.
What moisture output does it deliver?
Sunset publishes 32.8 mg H2O/L for the RES027NE on its HME data.
What is its resistance to flow?
Sunset publishes 0.8 cmH2O at 15 L/min and 1.7 cmH2O at 30 L/min.
How is it packaged?
It is sold per each (EA/1) at the listed price.
