Humidification insights in mechanical ventilation and respiratory support. A narrative review
There is no doubt that humidification plays a crucial role in maintaining airway mucosal integrity. A comprehensive knowledge of humidification strategies is must for their proper implementation in clinical practice. Even when upper airways are intact, as in NIV or oxygen therapy, humidification may still be necessary to prevent discomfort and maintain mucosal integrity. Future research should focus on refining humidification strategies to maximize efficacy, minimize complications and developing improved methods for monitoring airway humidity at the patient interface.
Authors
- Sanjay Singhal
- Bushra Mina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8796-9591)
- Mostafa Elshazly (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5965-7619)
- António M. Esquinas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0571-2050)
- Gustavo Plotnikow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0115-870X)
- Kunal Deokar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2603-1633)
- Jessica Whittle
- M A Wooldridge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2497-139X)
Institutions
- Cairo University (EG)
- Vapotherm (United States) (US)
- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
- Northern Westchester Hospital (US)
- Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (ES)
- Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires (AR)
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17476348.2025.2581342
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.55