What Size Suction Catheter Is Appropriate for Use in a Patient

question 18

Multiple Choice

What size suction catheter is appropriate for use in a patient with a 6-mm ET tube?

• A) 8 Fr
• B) 10 Fr
• C) 12 Fr
• D) 14 Fr

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