Mechanical Performance of a Self-Unplugging Surgical Suction Instrument: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Introduction: Obstruction of the surgical suction instrument is a common problem in orthopaedic surgery. Previous attempts have tried to address this problem. The ‘Super Sucker’ has a screen compartment that can be unclogged upon disassembly. The Yankauer sucker has small holes in its tip that strai...

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Main Author: James Stiehl, M.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Joint Implant Surgery & Research Foundation 2014-03-01
Series:Reconstructive Review
Online Access:http://reconstructivereview.org/ojs/index.php/rr/article/view/54