{"title":"Edith 1500","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEdith 1500 Heat-Moisture Exchanger\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEdith 1500\u003c\/strong\u003e from Vyaire Medical is a heat-moisture exchanger (HME) designed to warm, humidify, and filter the air a patient breathes during mechanical ventilation, anesthesia, or long-term respiratory support. By capturing the heat and moisture from each exhaled breath and returning it on the next inhalation, an HME preserves the natural conditioning normally provided by the upper airway — a function that is bypassed when a patient is intubated or has a tracheostomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClinicians choose the \u003cstrong\u003eVyaire Medical Edith 1500 Heat-Moisture Exchanger (557057200)\u003c\/strong\u003e for its balance of humidification performance and low breathing resistance, which matters when maintaining airway moisture without adding significant work of breathing. Keeping secretions thin and mucous membranes moist helps reduce the risk of mucus plugging and airway complications, making passive humidification with an HME a practical alternative to heated humidifier systems in many settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon questions from respiratory therapists and caregivers usually center on when and how to use it. HMEs like the Edith 1500 are single-patient devices intended for continuous use over a defined period, and are typically replaced every 24 hours or sooner if visibly soiled, contaminated with secretions, or if resistance increases. They are best suited to patients with adequate spontaneous tidal volumes and are generally not recommended for those with thick, copious, or bloody secretions, where active heated humidification is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Edith 1500 fits naturally alongside other Vyaire respiratory products. If you're managing a tracheostomy patient, pair it with options from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/edith-trach\"\u003eEdith Trach\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or explore the flexible-connection design of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/edith-flex\"\u003eEdith Flex\u003c\/a\u003e for circuits that need added maneuverability at the airway.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vyaire-medical-edith-1500-heat-moisture-exchanger","title":"Vyaire Medical Edith 1500 Heat-Moisture Exchanger","description":"The Vyaire Medical Edith 1500 Heat-Moisture Exchanger efficiently warms and humidifies inhaled air, reducing airway irritation and mucus build-up while maintaining optimal moisture levels. Its low resistance design enables effortless breathing, enhancing patient comfort and promoting airway health during mechanical ventilation. Intended for use with tracheotomy setups, the Edith 1500 facilitates weaning from ventilators and improves ventilation efficiency.","brand":"Edith 1500","offers":[{"title":"Each (1)","offer_id":53143049470268,"sku":"M126239","price":2.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3735\/5324\/files\/922e8beb-55fd-6689-4be7-69f4a7925f40_m_090a66a2-3eac-4025-b845-d967f697be64.jpg?v=1781876290"}],"url":"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/edith-1500.oembed","provider":"Honest Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}