Neonatnal Endotracheal 5 to 10 Fr

Beginning in 2015, 25% of hospitals with the highest rates of HAls have begun to be penalized 1% of their total Medicare payment.

• Use of standard closed suction catheters greater than 24 hours has been shown to significantly increase microbial colonization along the catheter surface.
• Additionally, standard closed suction catheters using normal saline instillation can result in dispersion of contaminated material into the lower respiratory tract.