| abstract |
An apparatus for humidifying breathing gas, the apparatus comprising: a conduit arrangement comprising an inner wall and an outer wall, the inner wall defining a gas delivery path, the gas delivery path including an inlet and an outlet, the outer wall surrounding the inner wall At least one section of wherein a reservoir is defined between the inner wall and the outer wall, and the chemical heater is located within the reservoir, and wherein the source of humidification fluid is contained by the outer wall, and the trigger is configured for Activate the chemical heater to generate heat. The invention also relates to a method for humidifying breathing gas. |