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Helps decrease the rate
of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
in the hospital
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Shown to delay the early
onset of VAP.
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Potential to reduce
hospital-related costs associated with development of
VAP
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Convenient and safe
method for suctioning accumulated secretions in the
subglottic space
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Large elliptical
evacuation port located on dorsal side proximal to cuff
provides effective evacuation
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Integral suction lumen
allows continuous suctioning without risking trauma to
the vocal cords as with manual catheter suctioning