Modifications of Surgical Suction Tip Geometry for Flow Optimisation: Influence on Suction-Induced Noise Pollution

Introduction. Suction devices for clearing the surgical field are among the most commonly used tools of every surgeon because a better view of the surgical field is essential. Forced suction may produce disturbingly loud noise, which acts as a nonnegligible stressor. Especially, in emergency situati...

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Main Authors: M. G. Friedrich, T. Tirilomis, J. M. Kollmeier, Y. Wang, G. G. Hanekop
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Surgery Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3074819