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Endotracheal suctioning in children

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Zentrum für K<strong>in</strong>der- u. Jugendmediz<strong>in</strong><br />

Recommendations – Vacuum Pressure<br />

Lack of high level evidence for an optimal,<br />

safe and effective suction level<br />

• 360mmHg effective (<strong>in</strong> vitro) Morrow et al. 2007<br />

• Mucosal damage at 100 mmHg Kuzenski et al. 1978<br />

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1 bar = 750,06 mmHg<br />

0,2 bar = 150,01 mmHg<br />

0,48 bar = 360 mmHg<br />

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