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Wearable, variable rate suction/collection device
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In this article, a compact, lightweight, variable rate suction and collection device is provided for the withdrawal and collection of fluid from a patient, which includes a collection receptacle which is connected to the patient and to a pump through suction inlet, whereby fluids from the patient are drawn into the receptacle.Abstract:
A compact, lightweight, variable rate suction and collection device is provided for the withdrawal and collection of fluid from a patient. The device includes a collection receptacle which is connected to the patient and to a pump through suction inlet, so that suction is created within the collection receptacle whereby fluids from the patient are drawn into the receptacle. A piezoelectric transducer or diaphragm pressure switch senses the suction created while a suction level selector permits an operator to select a given suction pressure within a predetermined range. A control circuit, responsive to the piezoelectric transducer or switch and to the suction level selector, controls the suction created within the receptacle. Among other features, the control circuit provides a selected suction pressure as well as controls delivery of fractional power to the pump motor to reduce noise. The entire unit including the pump and collection receptacle may be located within a carrying case so that the unit can be worn by a patient or hung at a patient's bedside.read more
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