Research Article

Application of a New Type of Protective Sputum Suction Device in Clinic against Cross-Infection between Medical Staff and Patients

Table 3

Subjective rating of PSSD-assisted suction (CS) and OS by sputum operators.

Convenience of useEffect of protectionEffect of suction

CS6.56 ± 1.157.88 ± 1.098.12 ± 0.97
OS5.40 ± 1.442.48 ± 1.168.08 ± 1.35
0.0030.0010.905

: there is a significant difference compared with CS group; CS, closed suction; OS, open suction.