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Benefits of a Suction Machine

Suction machines are suction apparatuses that are used in hospital wards and homes for aspirating fluids and vomit from the mouth and airways. This machine aspirates fluids from a patient's mouth through a catheter into a bottle. Advantages for the suction machine include its portability, ability to remove secretions from the throat and clear airways and user friendliness.

  1. Airways and Secretions

    • A tracheotomy is a surgery that is performed by doctors for the purpose of inserting a breathing tube within a patient's windpipe. This surgery is performed on adults and children and it involves placing a breathing tube below the larynx or voice box. Once this tube is in place, it allows a patient to remove mucus from their lungs and clear out blockages from the airway. Suction machines perform this work so the patient does not have to try and remove this fluid on their own through coughing.

    Portability

    • Another benefit of the suction machine is that some models can be moved around to different locations. This means that suction machines can be used almost anywhere where a patient needs them. Many patients' have care givers administer aspiration treatments within their homes. According to the Cleveland Clinic, suction machines should be used in areas that are well-lit and on a surface that will support the weight of the device.

    User Friendliness

    • Suction machines could be easy to use once a person takes the time to properly read the instructions and learn how the machine operates. Another advantage of the suction machine is that individuals who operate these devices do not need any special training or require licensing or certification to operate the machinery. Suction machines should be easy to operate once a person takes the time to properly read the instructions and learn how the machine operates. Care givers who operate suction machines should make sure that they practice some basic sanitary practices such as washing their hands and wearing gloves when administering aspiration treatments to the person within their care.

    Medical Benefits

    • Suction machines not only clear airways and remove mucus they're also helpful for alleviating conditions associated with tracheotomy bleeding and bronchospasm. Both of these conditions are serious and typically require emergency medical treatment but suction machines can bring some relief until a child is seen by a doctor.

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