A Suction Machine is a device for removing liquids or gases by suction from the body cavities or airways, such as mucus or serum. Often used in the nose and throat to clear airways, a partial vacuum is created to draw out fluids and gases to enable proper respiration.
The vacuum pump of a suction machine is connected to a collection canister by a tube and filter. When operated, the machine creates a partial vacuum within the bottle drawing materials from the body cavity and into the canister.
Suction machines vary in size and strength with a variety of catheters, filters, and tips for effective use. Suction units are even available form emergency personnel such as EMS for easy transport and care.
Helpful tips when using a Suction Machine or Aspirator
Suctioning is needed when mucus in the airway becomes too thick or too much to be coughed out or if a person is physically unable to remove the secretions by themselves.
Suctioning is usually needed for most people two to three times a day. There are a few signs that a patient would present when suctioning would be needed:
- A blue color is visible seen around the lips or mouth. This may be a sign that the patient is not receiving enough oxygen thru there airways
- The airflow in and out from the patient is reduced.
- The patient is unable to relax and is moving around.
- The patient is tightening their chest and throat muscles
- The patient's nostrils flare out when breathing in.
- You can hear a bubbling noise when they are breathing.
The use of a suction machine should be taught to everyone who will care for the patient. This is the most difficult part of taking care of the tracheostomy patient, but anyone can learn to operate the machine.
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