Suction and Oxygen Therapy
Vacuum Regulators
How Contamination Spreads
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37% of regulators in hospitals are contaminated*
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Contaminants include growth of well-established nosocomial pathogens known to cause Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI)
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Contaminants spread from a regulator to the wall-side canister and back to a patient's stomach within 24 hours
A)
B)
A) Suctioned fluid flows from patient to canister. Over time, particulates can accumulate in the regulator.
B) Once contaminated, a new patient can be exposed to bacteria from the contaminated regulator.
Identify and Remove Contamination
Step 1) Contamination is detected with Sensor or Clear Black Plate
Sensor
Detects contamination
Sentinel Series
Clear Back Plate
Remove from the outlet and identify contamination immediately
Scout Series
Step 2) Remove contaminated body
CONTAMINATED
Step 3) Reverse flush with a cold sterilant or discard the contaminated body
CONTAMINATED
Step 4) Reassemble with only 1 new component
NEW
Step 5) Reset the regulator (Sentinel only)
Continuous/Intermittent Models - Grey Labels
Adult
Pediatric
Neonatal
Continuous Models - White Labels
Continuous 3 mode
Continuous 2 mode
Pediatric 2 mode
Neonatal 2 mode
Continuous high/surgical
Amico’s continuous/intermittent models are ideal for any critical care environment but can also be used in all patient areas since they are considered combination units. Our unique intermittent module provides a reliable and quiet means of cycling the suction levels on and off during intermittent mode.
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Pediatric and Neonatal continuous models regulate to 160 mmHg and 100 mmHg with relief valves to limit maximum vacuum.
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ON/OFF timing cycles operate independently and can be adjusted
on the back plate of the unit without removing any casing. -
All models have positive pressure relieve valves.
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All units can be upgraded to digital displays.
Amico’s continuous regulators provide unique features to ensure correct suctioning procedures and help improve clinical practice.
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Adult models regulate to 300 mmHg and at full suction provide maximum pressure from wall outlets.
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Continuous High/Surgical models regulate to 750 mmHg and are uniquely designed for surgical procedures. They provide high flow rates for an OR environment.
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All models have positive pressure relieve valves.
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Pediatric and Neonatal continuous models regulate to 160 mmHg and 100 mmHg with relief valves to limit maximum vacuum.
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All units can be upgraded to digital displays.
Thorpe Style Flowmeter
• Complete line of Flowmeters from Neonatal to Adult
• Standard 1/8" FNPT connection, but also customizable
with different adapters and accessories
• MRI options are available
• Available in USA and ISO colors
• Smallest and lightest chromed, brass bodied Flowmeter
in the industry
• Color coded inner tube and labeling
• Easy to service
• No strip “D” shape knob
• Includes an inlet filter and inlet extension
• 5 year warranty North America (3 year International)
Dual outlet with non-removable flowmeter
Dual/Y-block flowmeter assembly
Accessories
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Reusable humidifier
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Power takeoff
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chain - flowmeter to outlet
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Metal swivel with chain
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Swivels
Easy to read white background
Chromed brass body
"D" shaped knob
Swivel
Dial Style
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Smallest and lightest in the industry
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Smallest increment is 1/32 LPM
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Gas specific color-coded labeling
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Encased in an anodized aluminum housing
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Easy to read window
