Nature

Tracheal suctioning is associated with prolonged disturbances of cerebral hemodynamics in very low birth weight infants

Examining the effects of tracheal suctioning on cerebral hemodynamics of normotensive ventilated very low birth weight (VLBW) infants with normal cranial ultrasounds; determining the factor(s) ...
Nature

Tracheal suctioning improves gas exchange but not hemodynamics in asphyxiated lambs with meconium aspiration

We evaluated the effect of tracheal suctioning at birth in 29 lambs with asphyxia induced by cord occlusion and meconium aspiration during gasping. We conducted a randomized study in a lamb model of ...
Nursing Times

Tracheal suction.

VOL: 101, ISSUE: 08, PAGE NO: 36 Dan Higgins, RN, is senior charge nurse, critical care, University Hospital Birmingham, and clinical educator, Specialist Nurse Education Services. Endotracheal ...
Officer

Compact Suction Unit

The new Laerdal Compact Suction Unit is a lightweight (6.3 pounds) suction that comes complete and ready to use. It has a built-in gauge and regulator for oral, nasal and tracheal suction applications ...