From DeVilbiss
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.Product Highlights - 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.