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suction unit [1 record]

Record 1 2017-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
CONT

Serious infection has been related to the use of suction apparatus and to the suctioning procedure. Prevention of infection focuses on aseptic technique, handwashing, decontamination and sterilization of apparatus where appropriate.

PHR

battery, electric, endoscope, high speed, manual, portable, shockproff, slow suction unit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
CONT

Lorsqu'il faut aspirer du liquide chez un patient, le secouriste-ambulancier connectera une sonde sur l'unité d'aspiration. Cette manœuvre ne lui est autorisée que dans la cavité buccale. Aspirer dans la trachée ou dans un tube endotrachéal est réservé aux médecins.

Spanish

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