Tube heater

The tube heater reduces condensation in the ventilator tube when the user is out in the cold

Description
A thick piece of fabric is wrapped around the ventilator tube and attached with Velcro.

Authors comments
Condensation forms when the air in the ventilator tube is cold so the user uses a tube heater when she is outdoors.

Manufacturer
Hjälpmedelcentralen (assistive device center)

Paid for by
County Council

Tip is dated from 2008

Categories for this tip
looking after ones health » use of breathing aids, Tips and tricks from people with High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4, ASIA A, B).

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