Endotracheal suctioning in children
Endotracheal suctioning in children
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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