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Safer Tracheal Suctioning System

University of California System: University of California, Irvine
posted on 07/27/2010

University of California, Irvine researchers have developed a novel vacuum system for providing optimized pressure to the trachea when the trachea is being suctioned.

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This new vacuum system would greatly reduce injuries to the trachea when the trachea is suctioned.


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During the removal of secretions from a patient’s trachea via suctioning, excessive pressure may damage the trachea. University of California, Irvine researchers have developed a novel vacuum system for providing optimized pressure to the trachea when the trachea is being suctioned.

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