It is essential for all healthcare personnel and family members who take care of patients with an artificial airway to be familiar with this procedure and potential complications to minimize adverse outcomes.

During the procedure, monitor oxygen levels and heart rate to make sure the patient is tolerating the procedure well.If unable to advance the suction catheter to the appropriately measured length in a patient with a tracheostomy tube, a healthcare provider should evaluate the patient for possible tube obstruction requiring replacement.

This includes alarm conditions, pneumatic system function, internal communication, and the power system.

Oral suction involves inserting a small plastic tube (a Yankeur suction catheter) attached to a suction machine into the mouth to remove saliva or mucus. If a power source is not readily available, make sure the machine is fully charged before you begin using it. E2 provides automatic calculations to enhance your diagnostic confidence and save you time for patient communication.

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. As part of your care, information about you will be shared between members of a healthcare team, some of whom you may not meet. If the vacuum level is not appropriate despite everything being assembled correctly, your aspirator may need servicing.Ideally, medical professions should clean an aspirator after every use while wearing personal protective equipment to protect against hazardous waste, and then clean the reusable parts in regular intervals to ensure the aspirator and its components are free of dangerous contaminants. Aidal™ is a very performing suction unit providing high flow and high vacuum, being the easy solution for users and patients. To disinfect after use, dampen a cloth with a 10% bleach solution and thoroughly clean the housing and vacuum port, taking care to ensure no liquid gets inside the aspirator.