Which of the following guidelines applies to suctioning the newborn's airway with an endotracheal tube to remove particulate meconium?

A) Use a meconium aspirator, and use no more than 100 mmHg of vacuum.
B) Use a meconium aspirator, and use no more than 100 cm H20 of vacuum.
C) Use battery-operated portable suction only, and use no more than 100 cm H20 of vacuum.
D) Use portable or wall-mounted suction, and use no more than 300 mmHg of vacuum.

B

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