What is the maximum amount of time that a suction procedure should last?
A) 5 seconds
B) 10 seconds
C) 15 seconds
D) 20 seconds

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A suction procedure should last no more than 15-seconds.Trauma may be minimized in three ways.First,set the vacuum level between -80 and -120-mm Hg.Suction pressures should be set as low as possible while still permitting effective removal of secretions.

What Is the Maximum Amount of Time That a Suction