Suction machine
A suction machine, also known as an aspirator, is a type of medical device that is primarily used for removing obstructions - like mucus, saliva, blood, or secretions - from a person's airway. ... Clearing blood from the airway. Removing a foreign substance from a patient's windpipe and/or lungs (pulmonary aspiration)
Suction machines are required for patients who have difficulty clearing their tracheal secretions. They provide suction through a sterile catheter, which is used to clear the patient's airway following clinical guidelines and using a sterile technique
How does a suction machine work?
A suction pump works by atmospheric pressure; when the piston is raised, creating a partial vacuum, atmospheric pressure outside forces water into the cylinder, whence it is permitted to escape by an outlet valve.
Components of a suction machine typically include suction pump, connection and patient tubings, disposable canister with lid, rechargeable battery, power cord and bacteria filter.
14 окт 2024
