Suction Therapy Articles

The establishment of a clear airway is a vital part of basic life support and there are mechanical devices which are available to assist the clearance of the upper airway during resuscitation or recovering. Aspirators or suction machines are designed to expel obstructive secretions, gas, liquids (e.g., blood), and foreign bodies from the trachea and/or bronchial tubes.

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Suction catheters or aspirators are long flexible tubes used in intensive care to expel fluids from the mouth and airways of critically ill patients. Critically ill patients often have difficulty with swallowing or coughing. Expulsion of these fluids is necessary to make sure the lungs remain clean and the patient is able to breathe comfortably.

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