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For more than half a century, DeVilbiss Healthcare has provided unmatched safety and performance in the airway suction device category. With the Vacu-Aide QSU, DeVilbiss brings you the same reliable, portable operation in a significantly quieter unit.

With more than 50% reduction in sound, the Vacu-Aide QSU is the quietest high flow/high suction portable unit on the market, making it a smart choice for patients from neonate to adult.

DeVilbiss Vacu-Aide QSU Suction Unit Features:

• Vacuum adjustment allows for 50-550 mm Hg and a free flow of 27 liters/minute
• Meets American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) guidelines for neonatal, infant, child and adult homecare suctioning
• Sealed lead acid battery for use up to one-hour operation
• Can return a patient to a state of comfort quickly - Meets ISO 10079-1:2009 high vacuum, high flow classification
• New, innovative container assembly features integrated bacteria filter: container and filter design maintains appropriate flow rate to meet ISO guidelines
• Comes complete with internal battery, carrying case, 6' tubing, AC/DC adapters and power cord
• New Integrated gauge and flow regulator - Easy-to-turn knob conveniently placed around gauge for easy use and control
• Manufactured and tested to ISO10079-1:1999 Standard for Suction Equipment, achieving outstanding performance in the following tests:
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Test - Vacu-Aide does not interfere with or is not susceptible to interference from other equipment such as ventilators
• Drop Test and Shock Vibration Test - Vacu-Aide is far less likely to be damaged when dropped or shipped
• Excessive Temperature Test - Vacu-Aide effectively works in a wide range of environmental temperatures

AARC Guidelines for appropriate subatmospheric pressures:

• Neonates: 60 - 80 mm Hg
• Infants: 80 - 100 mm Hg
• Children: 100 - 120 mm Hg
• Adults: 100 - 150 mm Hg

Negative pressures should not exceed 150 mmHg as higher pressures have been shown to cause trauma, hypoxemia and atelectasis.

Source: American Association for Respiratory Care. Nasotracheal suctioning 2004 revision & update. Respir Care 2004 Sep;49(9): 1080-4 (62 references)

Package Includes: Suction Unit, Internal Battery, 800 cc disposable bottle, tubing, 6' tubing, AC and DC power cords and carry case