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What Are Suction Regulators Used for in a Clinical Setting?
Suction regulators convert the facility’s central gas system to a reduced level that is safe for patient use, limiting the total pressure generated by the main vacuum system to a level appropriate for surgical applications and waste gas disposal1. Suction regulators are essential to nearly all patient care areas of the hospital: operating rooms, intensive care units, emergency rooms, recovery rooms, and coronary units. Imperative uses include, but are not limited to, managing the removal of secretions, controlling tracheal suction, and regulating GI suction.
Suction v.s. Flow in the Medical Industry
In healthcare settings, “suction” and “flow” are often used interchangeably. But these two concepts describe very different things. Understanding the…
Should I Use Filters on My Suction Regulator?
It is a question we hear often Should I add filters to the suction regulators in my hospital? At first…
How Many Suction Regulators Do I Need?
Not a One-Size-Fits-All Answer “How many suction regulators do I need?” It’s a common question with a complex answer. It…
Do You Need a Bottle or Gravity Trap on Your Suction Regulator?
Why This Question Matters If you are using wall suction in your facility, then you have probably seen gravity traps…
Materials of Construction
One of the most critical considerations in the design of almost anything is the materials used. This consideration is especially…
What is a Suction Regulator?
A Quick Overview A suction regulator is a medical device that converts the high negative pressure from a hospital’s central…