Drive DeVilbiss Vacu-Aide QSU Suction Machine

For more than half a century, DeVilbiss Healthcare has provided unmatched safety and performance in the airway suction device category. With the Vacu-Aide QSU, DeVilbiss brings you the same reliable, portable operation in a significantly quieter unit.

More than 50% reduction in sound, the Vacu-Aide QSU is the quietest high flow/high suction portable unit on the market, making it a smart choice for patients from neonate to adult.

Product Highlights

• Vacuum adjustment allows for 50–550 mm Hg and a free flow of 27 litres/minute
• Meets American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) guidelines for neonatal, infant, child and adult homecare suctioning
• Sealed lead acid battery for use up to one-hour operation
• Can return a patient to a state of comfort quickly – Meets ISO 10079-1:2009 high vacuum, high flow classification
• New, innovative container assembly features integrated bacteria filter
  — Container and filter design maintains appropriate flow rate to meet ISO guidelines
• Comes complete with internal battery, carrying case, 6′ tubing, AC/DC adapters and power cord
• New Integrated gauge and flow regulator – Easy-to-turn knob conveniently placed around gauge for easy use and control
• Manufactured and tested to ISO10079-1:1999 Standard for Suction Equipment, achieving outstanding performance in the following tests:

1. 1. Electromagnetic Compatibility Test – Vacu-Aide does not interfere with or is not susceptible to interference from other equipment such as ventilators
   2. Drop Test and Shock Vibration Test – Vacu-Aide is far less likely to be damaged when dropped or shipped
   3. Excessive Temperature Test – Vacu-Aide effectively works in a wide range of environmental temperatures

AARC Guidelines for appropriate sub atmospheric pressures:

• Neonates: 60 – 80 mm Hg
• Infants: 80 – 100 mm Hg
• Children: 100 – 120 mm Hg
• Adults: 100 – 150 mm Hg

Negative pressures should not exceed 150 mmHg as higher pressures have been shown to cause trauma, hypoxemia and atelectasis.

For more than 50 years, DeVilbiss Healthcare has provided unparalleled quality and safety in the airway suction device class. Through the VacuAide QSU, DeVilbiss brings you the same quality, reliable operation, but in a much quieter device. With over 50% less noise, the Vacu-Aide QSU is the most quiet high-suction, high-flow portable device available and is a great option for children to adults.

Features:

• Vacuum adjustments allow for 50-550 millimetres of Hg as well as a circulation of up to 27 litres/minute
• Patients can be returned to an optimal state of relaxation quickly – Conforms to ISO 10079-1:2009 for high vacuum and high flow classification
• Shut off the float on the container to guard against overflow. Also, there is a integrated bacteria filter to stop backflow
• Innovative container assembly that is new and innovative has integrated filtering for bacteria
• The design of the container and filter ensures an appropriate flow rate that is in line with ISO guidelines.
• New gauge with integrated flow regulator. It is easy to turn knob, conveniently placed around the gauge to make it easy to use and control
• With an energy supply that is switch mode that can operate on the entire AC power voltage (100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz)
• It comes with an 800mL collection bottle Tubing 6′ in length, as well as DC and AC power cords. There is no carrying case
• Single-person use the collection jar, and suction tubing 6′ to allow for easy and quick change (1 kit included)
• The collection jar is 800mL (cc) capacity and six feet of suction tubing
• The suction catheter is not included.
• Kit for Replacement Collection Bottles available as an option:
• Kit contains 800 millilitres (cc) container for collection with elbow, bacteria filter and elbow
• The Replacement Kit should be changed every 2 months with regular use.

FAQ’s

1. What are the types of suction machines?

Ans: Manual suction devices, wall mounted suction devices, portable suction devices and makeshift suction devices. 

2. What is the principle of suction?

Ans: It creates a negative pressure making it effective to pull mucus, blood or any secretions

Device Type	Battery Powered, Mains Powered