SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2003--Sorenson Medical Inc. announced today the immediate availability of its Trach-Eze(R) Neonatal/Pediatric Closed Suction Catheter System for ventilated ...

Avanos Medical Inc (NYSE: AVNS) is recalling the Avanos BALLARD ACCESS Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics with Y-Manifold or Elbow Manifold (labeled 72-hour-use). The move comes after ...

Endotracheal tube (ETT) suction is performed periodically on infants receiving mechanical ventilation to clear secretions from the ETT and airway. Although necessary, it is associated with adverse ...

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.