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Suction Catheter

A suction catheter is a medical device that is inserted into the body through a vein or artery to remove blood clots or other materials from the body. The catheter is inserted through a vein in your arm and passed through to the larger veins in your neck. The suction on the catheter draws the material out of the body.

Description
  • Made of non-toxic PVC.
  • Atraumatic, soft and rounded open tip with two lateral eye.
  • Soft and kink resistant PVC tubing.
  • Colour coded connector for easy identification of size.
  • Extra smooth low friction surface tubing facilitates easy intubation.
  • With X-ray or without X-ray.
  • An option of transparent or frosted tubing.
  • Size: 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24Fr/Ch.
Item No.: Description:
NMR1021 with Control Valve Connector
NMR1022 with Y Connector
NMR1023 with Pipe Connector
NMR1024 with Straight Connector
NMR1025 with with Funnel Connector

Suction Catheter Made of non-toxic PVC.

PVC is a popular material for manufacturing medical devices and other materials. But because PVC is made from a variety of chemicals, it can be dangerous if swallowed or if it enters the body through open wounds. Now, researchers at Rice University have developed a suction catheter made of non-toxic PVC that can be used to remove objects from the throat or lungs.

What is a Suction Catheter?

A suction catheter is a medical device that is inserted into the body through a vein or artery to remove blood clots or other materials from the body. The catheter is inserted through a vein in your arm and passed through to the larger veins in your neck. The suction on the catheter draws the material out of the body.

How it is used

A suction catheter is a medical device that is inserted through the mouth or nose into the airway of a person to help maintain an open airway. They are made of a variety of materials, but the most common are made of non-toxic PVC.

What are the benefits of a Suction Catheter?

One of the benefits of a Suction Catheter is that it is made of non-toxic PVC. This makes it a safe option for patients and doctors alike. PVC is a material that is both durable and environmentally friendly, which makes it a good option for medical devices. Additionally, PVC is heat resistant, which means that it can withstand high temperatures.

How to choose the right suction catheter?

There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing the right suction catheter. The material it is made of is one factor to consider, as is the size and type of connector. Another important factor to consider is the quality of the tubing, as this will affect how easily the catheter can be inserted and removed. Finally, it's important to make sure that the device has been properly tested and is safe for use.

Suction Catheter Online

In 1960 Rosen and Hillard published an extensive paper on the use of suctioning during clinical practice, and then a follow-up study in 1962 that focused specifically on negative pressure during tracheal suctioning. They introduced a formula to determine the negative pressure generated within the lungs during suctioning. Based on their calculations they recommended that the suction catheter (SC) should be no more than half the diameter of the endotracheal tube (ETT). Those were the seminal publications on SC/ETT ratios. Regardless of widespread acceptance of an SC/ETT ratio based on tube diameter, there is evidence that clinicians and researchers use larger ratios than recommended BACKGROUND: Current American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) clinical practice guidelines recommend a suction catheter to endotracheal tube ratio (SC/ETT) based on the external diameter of the SC and the internal diameter of the ETT. An SC/ETT ratio of < 50% is consistent with the current recommendation. We theorized that a more satisfactory assessment of SC/ETT ratio could be accomplished using volume or area formulas and expansion of diameter recommendations. Some respiratory care texts recommend an SC/ETT ratio that exceeds the clinical practice guideline standard.

METHODS: We calculated the internal volume and cross-sectional area of various ETT sizes, the external volume and cross-sectional area of various SC sizes, and the SC/ETT ratios. We also measured negative pressures created by suction in a lung model, during multiple suction maneuvers.

RESULTS: Volume and area calculations provide an alternative method for determining the SC/ETT ratio. A volume or area ratio of 50% corresponds to a diameter ratio of 70%. Negative pressures during suctioning remain low at the new ratios, so a larger SC than current clinical practice guidelines still allows adequate air passage between the SC and ETT.

CONCLUSIONS: Our results support an alternative SC/ETT ratio when pairing SCs and ETTs.

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