Accession Number:

AD1049197

Title:

A Report on Deliverable Five: Evaluate Current Commercially Available Suction Pump Devices for Use in Prehospital Combat Care

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

TEXAS UNIV MEDICAL SCHOOL AT SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO United States

Personal Author(s):

• Jain,Priya
• Hood,Robert L
• De Lorenzo,Robert A

Report Date:

2017-09-20

Pagination or Media Count:

37.0

Abstract:

Develop a consumer-style report for currently available suction pump devices on the market. List parameters such as suction flow rate, pressure, dimensions, weight, and battery life. Suction devices for prehospital combat casualty care have unique performance requirements, and this report will evaluate whether suction devices that are currently on the market meet these requirements.

Descriptors:

• suction
• vacuum pumps
• portable equipment
• combat casualty care
• airway management

Subject Categories:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE