The Fisher & Paykel AIRVO 2 is a huge advanced hospital and in home-based care for any respiratory condition where dryness and/or mucous clearance is of concern. AIRVO 2 is considered for all patients requiring tracheostomy humidification and all patients on oxygen who experience nasal dryness!
Notwithstanding the additional patient comfort that humidification can bring, research has shown that warmed and humidified air increases the rate of mucociliary clearance. This makes the AIRVO 2 particularly beneficial to any patient with a condition where mucous clearance is important, eg, Bronchiectasis, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis.
The AIRVO 2 is a humidifier, with adjustable flow settings for the delivery of the gases. The humidity output of the water chamber is controlled by the temperature of the heater plate. The humidity delivered to the patient is maintained by temperature control of the heater wire inside the heated breathing tube.
Specification of?Fisher & Paykel AIRVO 2:
BrandFisher & PaykelModelAIRVO 2Flow Settings10 to 60 L/min (increments 5 L/min) – default
2 to 25 L/min (increments 1 L/min) – junior modePatient InterfacesF&P Optiflow+ nasal cannulas
F&P Optiflow+ tracheostomy interfaces
Masks with standard 22 mm medical taperElectrical Ratings50-60 Hz, 100-115 V ~ 2.2 A (2.4 A max)
220-240 V ~ 1.8 A (2.0 A max)Dimension295 mm x 170 mm x 175 mmWeight3.4 KgFeatures of?Fisher & Paykel AIRVO 2:
Adjustable temperature and flow settingsThree temperature settings (37,34,31?C) help achieve comfort and complianceIntegrated flow generator delivers a wide flow range 2-60 L/min No wall air supply is requiredOptiflow+ Nasal InterfaceSoft, flexible prongsWide-bore design reduces gas jettingProngs contoured to the patient?s nose