(Note the HPCS report is not an evaluation. The information it contains is not the result of testing by ECRI Institute’s clinical and engineering personnel. Although this information is obtained from reliable sources, ECRI Institute cannot guarantee its accuracy.)

This Product Comparison covers low-volume, surgical, thoracic, and tracheal suction regulators that dynamically control the selected vacuum level, responding to changes in flow conditions that may be introduced during suctioning procedures. Adapters that convert continuous regulators to intermittent regulators are also covered. Other regulators, such as those controlled with a bleeder valve that does not dynamically control vacuum levels, are omitted. In addition, any accessories associated with suction regulators are excluded; however, compatible inlet and outlet fittings are listed in the chart.