Definitions
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- noun pathology The unintentional
aspiration of very small amounts ofreflux material, especially as a cause oflaryngeal inflammation and bronchorrhea
Etymologies
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Examples
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By providing a more effective tracheal seal, the TaperGuard tube reduces the risk of microaspiration among intubated patients.
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"The ability of the TaperGuard tube to reduce microaspiration means better patient outcomes as well as substantial cost-savings for healthcare facilities."
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The SealGuard Evac tube's innovative cuff reduces microaspiration by at least 95\%, compared with current high-volume, low-pressure cuffs,3 reducing the risk for complications associated with aspiration.
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The SealGuard Evac tube incorporates a unique, tapered-shape cuff made from an ultrathin material that virtually eliminates microaspiration of secretions into the lungs while providing secretion drainage through an integrated suction lumen.
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