Provox Life HMEs for Pulmonary Rehabilitation in HME-Naïve Laryngectomy Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This webinar presents the findings of Dr. Rafael De Cicco's randomized controlled trial evaluating continuous Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME) use in HME-naïve patients following total laryngectomy. Over a 9-month follow-up, patients using Provox Life HMEs achieved near-continuous (24/7) adherence, which was associated with clinically meaningful improvements in cough and sputum symptoms, mucus management and sleep quality.
Time
November 17, 2026, at 19:00 Central European Time (CET), 15:00 Brazilian Time (BRT)
Learning objectives
- Understand the evidence and clinical rationale for continuous HME use
- Describe how to initiate a day and night HME routine in HME naïve patients
- Explain how individualized adhesive selection supports HME adherence while maintaining skin integrity
- Evaluate how improved HME adherence links to pulmonary health and patient wellbeing
Agenda
19:00-19:05 CET
Welcome and introduction
19:05-19:45 CET
Presentation of study results
19:45-20:00 CET
Q&A and closing remarks
Expert panel
Dr. Rafael De Cicco
Dr. Rafael De Cicco, MD, PhD, is a Head and Neck Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist based in São Paulo, Brazil. He serves as Chief of the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at the Dr. Arnaldo Cancer Institute and holds a PhD in Oncology from A.C.Camargo Cancer Center. His clinical and academic interests include thyroid and laryngeal diseases, minimally invasive surgery, post laryngectomy rehabilitation, thermal ablation, and artificial intelligence applications in head and neck oncology. Dr. De Cicco has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed publications, actively participates in international collaborative research, and is a frequent speaker at national and international scientific meetings.
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