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What is the measuring scale or unit for suction devices - in surgery? - (SM)


Posted: Jul 14, 2010

Here's the sentence:  "The chest tube was connected to the ______(s/l "Myella") suction, and it went down to zero on -23 _______ (s/l "meters"... could it be "mm"?)of suction.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!  Kiss

mL and maybe Argyle thora-seal?; - ddd

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suction is measured cm H2O, fluid removed in mL or Liter - ddd

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Thank you both! Im still plodding along thru this - report, but now I can fill in the blanks!

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