Humidification is particularly crucial under the following circumstances:
1. Mechanical Ventilation: Patients on ventilators need humidified air to prevent mucosal drying and maintain airway patency. 2. Tracheostomy Care: Patients with tracheostomies require humidified air to prevent crusting and blockage of the tracheostomy tube. 3. Oxygen Therapy: High-flow oxygen can be very drying, making humidification necessary to prevent mucosal damage. 4. Postoperative Care: Patients recovering from surgeries, especially those involving the respiratory tract, benefit from humidified air to aid in the healing process.
