Continuous low suction pressure: an innovative solution to transporting patients with Replogle tubes

Neonatal patients with trache-oesophageal fistulas are at risk of aspiration and require constant drainage of the pouch in order to clear secretions. This can be a challenge in the transport environment where low pressure suction is not always available. This article describes a solution to this problem utilising a dry seal chest drain with a built-in suction regulator.

Ian Braithwaite, Jan Hervo, Shrinivasarao Babarao, Cath Harrison