When invasive ventilation is supported with Optimal Humidity the risks of intubation are reduced, and growth and development supported.
When Optimal Humidity is used during Invasive Ventilation, gases are conditioned to body temperature, 37 °C, and fully saturated with 44 mg/L of water vapor. This is the level at which mucociliary function is preserved. If the airway mucosa is exposed to humidity levels below Optimal Humidity, dysfunction will occur.