Suction Cathether Sizes (Paed)
 
ETT Suction (Paediatric)
This may be necessary to remove tracheal secretions or aspirated material:
Suction Catheter Size
ETT Size
6 FG
3.0 mm
8 FG
3.5 - 5.5 mm
10 FG
6.0 mm
Orogastric Tube (Paediatric)
An orogastric tube may be inserted to relieve gastric distension:
< 4 years
12 FG
>4 years
14 FG