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Finally, A Better Suction Tip for Resuscitation

Posted by Sam D. Say

Apr 10, 2025 8:00:00 AM

Invented in 1907 by Dr. Sidney Yankauer, the Yankauer suction tip has withstood the test of time. The Yankauer suction tip was originally designed to remove blood and secretions from a patient’s oral airway during tonsillectomy procedures. Many practitioners call the Yankauer a “tonsil tip” suction device for this reason.

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Topics: Medical Suction

Helpful Steps When Hooking Up Your Suction Machine

Posted by Sam D. Say

Apr 3, 2025 8:00:00 AM

 

Quickly and efficiently hooking up your portable suction machine can save precious seconds, preventing hypoxia and reducing the risk of serious respiratory complications. It should only take a few seconds, but if you’ve never done it before, the process can feel overwhelming and frustrating.

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Topics: Medical Suction

3 Ways to Increase the Performance of Your Portable Suction Device

Posted by Scott Eamer

Mar 29, 2025 8:00:00 AM

 

Users of battery powered portable suction devices often comment that it “sucks”. This can be interpreted two ways – either negatively or positively. When the negative sentiment applies, there’s no need to despair or throw the unit across the room

There are three ways to increase the performance of your portable suction device to turn that negative into a positive.

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Topics: Battery-powered suction, Airway management, Medical Suction

Oropharyngeal Suctioning Standard Operating Procedure: The Basics

Posted by Sam D. Say

Feb 6, 2025 8:00:00 AM

Airway management is a priority for both nurses and first responders. A critical component of this is effective airway clearance techniques to manage oropharyngeal secretions. Whether in the field or a hospital, the how and when of oral suctioning must be mastered to ensure the patient's patent airway.

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Topics: Medical Suction

Tips For Avoiding Aspiration Pneumonia

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jan 23, 2025 8:00:00 AM

You are called to the nursing home to treat a “patient choking.” Upon arrival, you are rushed to the room of an elderly man who has suffered three previous strokes, resulting in limited mobility and significant speech impairment. Fortunately, the patient is no longer choking. Swift action on the part of the staff prevented an airway obstruction, and the patient is now resting comfortably. But is he truly out of danger? 

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Topics: Medical Suction

Tracheostomy Secretions Management

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jan 4, 2025 8:00:00 AM

Tracheostomies are increasingly common, particularly in long-term skilled nursing facilities and intensive care units, which means all medical providers must master tracheostomy secretion management. Tracheostomy reduces cough strength, lowers subglottic pressure, and weakens sensations in the pharynx and larynx.

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Topics: Medical Suction

5 Purchasing Considerations for a Pharyngeal Suction Device

Posted by Sam D. Say

Nov 23, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Preplanning is part of the job as an emergency responder. Each shift, you must be prepared to answer any type of emergency that your community throws at you, so you had better plan ahead. When it comes to your equipment, especially your pharyngeal suction device, you want a unit that will fit the needs of the community in which you work. Here are a few considerations when choosing a portable suction unit.

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Topics: Medical Suction

How a Decreased Level of Consciousness Can Lead to a Respiratory Emergency

Posted by Sam D. Say

Nov 7, 2024 8:00:00 AM

 

There are many medical and traumatic causes for a decreased level of consciousness, any of which can lead to a respiratory emergency. A thorough patient assessment and quick diagnosis, followed by aggressive treatment, can prevent the patient's condition from deteriorating. But even optimal care cannot stave off every respiratory complication.

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Topics: Emergency medical suction, EMS suction, Medical Suction

The Purpose of Suctioning Patients During Sedation

Posted by Sam D. Say

Oct 26, 2024 8:00:00 AM

With the advent of minimally invasive in-office procedures, patients are increasingly choosing sedation instead of general anesthesia. Sedation exists on a continuum, ranging from very mild sedation to deep sedation, but it is generally safer than anesthesia and requires a shorter recovery time. Patients also may require sedation in some emergency medicine scenarios.

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Topics: Medical Suction

The Dangers of Oropharyngeal Suctioning

Posted by Sam D. Say

Oct 24, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Anyone working in patient care knows how important oropharyngeal suctioning is to maintaining airway patency. Not only does it remove bodily fluids (blood, mucus, saliva, and vomit) from the airway, but it also allows visualization of the vocal cords during intubation—a crucial step in establishing an advanced airway.

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Topics: Medical Suction