摘要 |
A respiratory gas treatment unit includes a humidifier with an induction wat er heating mechanism. A biocompatible heating target is placed in contact with humidifying liquid held in a humidifying vessel. A magnetic field is generated in close proximity to th e heating target to generate heat in the target. The biocompatible heating target can be submerg ed within the humidifying liquid or can be formed by integrally molding ferromagnetic particles into a plastic wall or floor of the humidifying vessel. |