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SUCTION VS it's PRESSURE and duration

 SUCTION VS PRESSURE

 recommended pressure setting is

IN ADULT

*Wall suction -100 to 120mmhg

* Portable suction -10 to 15 

IN CHILD

*Wall suction -95 to 110mmhg

*Portable suction -5 to 10 mmHg

IN INFANT

*Wall suction -50 to 95 mmHg

*Portable suction -2 to 5mmhg

 Duration in different condition 

*Nose - <10second

*Mouth -<10second

*Endotracheal tube - 10 to 15 second

*Tracheostomy tube - <10second

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