A Good Rule of Thumb When Selecting a Suction Catheter

question 58

Multiple Choice

A good rule of thumb when selecting a suction catheter for use in an artificial airway is to choose one that does not exceed:

• A) 1/3 the inner diameter of the airway
• B) 1/2 the inner diameter of the airway
• C) 5/8 the inner diameter of the airway
• D) 3/4 the inner diameter of the airway

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