https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/clinical-discussions/16228/thermovents Does anyone have experience with using thermovents ? We have them at our practice , some staff think that they are useful but others dont like using them due to added dead space and resistance etc , any opinions or advice would be greatly appreciateden-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/125406?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:02:22 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:2394f09f-475f-4676-b4b2-5f551d4d82f6emvn80<p>Yes, we routinely use them. They are a brand of heat and moisture exchanger so as long as you use the correct size based on the patients tidal volume the amount of deadspace &amp; resistance shouldn&#39;t be significant. The dead Space can become a problem if you add in elbow connectors, mainstream cap offsite or too long ETT&#39;s. Also in the smallest cats/ kittens you have to outweigh the benefit of maintaining body heat with the extra deadspace and resistance that they add (which may become significant in these tiny patients) They won&#39;t warm up already cold patients but in my opinion appear to be useful at testimony heat when used in conjunction with other warming methods. They also contain antibacterial filters...</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>