Forty-three clinical trials and systematic reviews were identified, of which 14 were initially excluded as they either did not evaluate suctioning specifically or they concerned the adult age group.

Studies of mechanically ventilated neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients have shown that suctioning causes a range of potentially serious complications. Current practice guidelines are not based ...

"I work as a registered nurse, and I thought there could be a better way to suction urine as well as loose stool from a bedridden patient," said one of two inventors, from Brookshire, Texas, "so we ...

By including pre-packaged sterile water to fill the water seal along with unsurpassed knock-over protection, the Oasis™ dry suction chest drain offers the ultimate in fast set-up and patient safety.