A graduated suction catheter is a sterile, single-use and flexible tube that has two murphy offset eyes at the distal end of the tube and a vacuum controller connector at the opposite end. Graduated suction catheters are available in a range of sizes and lengths. The catheters are used to remove sputum and other secretions from the respiratory tract to prevent blockages in the airways.
| Ch / Fg | Colour Coded Connector End | Diameter | Double Offset Eye (side eyes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Ch | Grey | 1.67 mm | Yes |
| 06 Ch | Light Green | 2.0 mm | Yes |
| 07 Ch | Ivory | 2.3 mm | Yes |
| 08 Ch | Light Blue | 2.6 mm | Yes |
| 10 Ch | Black | 3.33 mm | Yes |
| 12 Ch | White | 4.0 mm | Yes |
| 14 Ch | Green | 4.66 mm | Yes |
| Age of child | Size of catheter (Fr) | Suction pressure (kPa) |
|---|---|---|
| Neonates (birth – 1 month) | 5-7 | 7-10 |
| Baby (1 month – 1 year) | 6-8 | 10-12 |
| Younger child (2 – 10 years) | 8-10 | 12-15 |
| Older child / adolescent (10 – 18 years) | 10-12 | 15-20 |
Suction catheters are sterile, single use devices intended for removal of secretions from the respiratory tract (nasopharyngeal space, trachea and bronchial carina) in order to keep the airways open. The device is intended for short-term use.
RHC Code | Size (Fr) | Length (cm) | NHS Code | Colour | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310305 | 5 | 35 cm | FPA85020 | Grey | 100 |
| 310306 | 6 | 35 cm | FPA85021 | Light Green | 100 |
| 310307 | 7 | 35 cm | FSQ85305 | Ivory | 100 |
| 310308 | 8 | 35 cm | FPA85028 | Blue | 100 |
| 310310 | 10 | 35 cm | FPA85030 | Black | 100 |
| 310312 | 12 | 35 cm | FPA85026 | White | 100 |
| 310314 | 14 | 35 cm | FPA85027 | Green | 100 |
| 310506 | 6 | 50 cm | FPA85019 | Light Green | 100 |
| 310507 | 7 | 50 cm | FPA85024 | Ivory | 100 |
| 310508 | 8 | 50 cm | FPA85025 | Blue | 100 |
| 310510 | 10 | 50 cm | FPA85022 | Black | 100 |
| 310512 | 12 | 50 cm | FPA85023 | White | 100 |
| 310514 | 14 | 50 cm | FPA85032 | Green | 100 |
| 310607 | 7 | 60 cm | FPA85031 | Ivory | 100 |
| 310608 | 8 | 60 cm | FPA85033 | Blue | 100 |
| 310610 | 10 | 60 cm | FSQ85306 | Black | 100 |
| 310612 | 12 | 60 cm | FPA85029 | White | 100 |
| 310614 | 14 | 60 cm | FSQ85304 | Green | 100 |
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