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suction
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suction
1. the force or condition produced by a pressure difference, as the force holding a suction cap onto a surface
2. the act or process of producing such a force or condition

suction
1. In plastering, the absorption of water from a plaster finish coat by the base coat (or the base, such as block or gypsum lath), thus providing a better bond and causing it to adhere to the base coat.
2. The adhesion of mortar to bricks.


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Its other specifications such as its impressive vacuum pressures of 50-550 mm HG; (meets American Association for Respiratory Care guidelines for neonatal, infant, and adult homecare suctioning (see AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines at www.
The Res-Q-Vac is a hand-operated, portable, lightweight suctioning device and can be used at home for suctioning patients with tracheotomies, swallowing disorders, excessive fluid or phlegm, Cerebal Palsy and any time suction is needed in the naso-pharynx.
The Portex[R] SuctionPro[TM] 72 Closed Suction System, is designed for airway suctioning of critically ill patients and is indicated for 72 hours of continuous use.
 
 
 
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