What is a suction device?
A suction device is a medical device that uses a compressor to produce vacuum and is mainly used to vacuum air or body fluids by a sterile suction catheter.
When is a suction device used?
The suction can be used to Cleaning the respiratory tract of blood, saliva, vomit or other secretions. This makes breathing the patient easier and prevents the growth of microorganisms.
A suction device is suitable for the following areas:
- General surgery
- Liposuction
- Endoscopy
- Oral, jaw, facial surgery
- Wound drainage
- Ambulance service
- Evacuation of vacuum rails and mattresses
How do you use a suction device?
In the following steps we explain how to make and use a suction device:
- Connect the disposal container system or reusable container system to the side.
- Insert secretion containers in the container system.
- Connect the vacuum hose to the device and the secretion container
- Insert the suction tank in the secretion container.
- Switch on the device by pressing the start button on the control panel
- Choose predefined suction levels at vacuum -0.8 bar and close white angle connection on the suction bag until it has fully unfolded.
- As soon as vacuum display lights up, the vacuum was reached and the suction device is ready for use.
How do you clean a suction device?
After use, there are body fluids in every area of the unit, from the catheter to the hose to the canister. How to clean the suction device correctly and protect yourself from harmful liquids is described in the following steps:
- To avoid burials or splashes of the content to an unprotected body surface (e.g. your eyes), pull first Your personal protective equipment at.
- Disconnect the device from the power source and the battery from the circuit boardto clean the inner case.
- Dispose of all one -off partssuch as collecting containers and suction hose.
- Dispose of fabrics -resistant substances proper.
- Use a mild cleaning agent Or a mixture of bleach and water (1 part bleach/10 parts of water) and flush out the inner housing thoroughly.
- use Disinfection towels to clean all outdoor areas, including the control buttons, screens and handles.
What do you have to pay attention to when buying a suction device?
1. High suction power:
For a quick suction, a suction device must be a suction power of at least 26 l/min at -0.8 bar exhibit. Due to the immediate vacuum structure, the suction device is quickly ready for use.
2. Long -lasting battery performance:
Make sure that the battery of your suction device is a runtime of at least 60 minutes has. Exchange the battery takes time that you do not have in an emergency situation.
3. Easy handling:
A simple handling enables the device to be used immediately without instruction. Watch out for Pre -defined suction levels on the suction device. These enable each user to optimally adjust the suction power. In addition, the digits below the vacuum keys should shine, for easier operation in poor lighting conditions. A battery index and a hose holder to wind up the hose are also necessary for simple handling.
4. Immediate service for device disorder:
If a device disorder occurs, your suction device should read out the service files independently and send it to the respective manufacturer. Specialists help you to remedy the device disorder by remote diagnosis. If the remote diagnosis is not possible, the device will be looked at more closely and you will receive a replacement device for bridging.
5. Get at hand and portable:
Make sure that you have a wall bracket to match the suction device so that you always have the suction device for emergencies at hand. With a carrying bag you can also easily take the suction device with you anywhere.
You need this accessories for your suction device
Suction catheter for suction: You need a suction catheter for a suction device. This is connected to the suction device and serves to vacuum saliva, blood or chyro from throat or the trachea.
Disposable tank and suction hose: Due to the suction hose, the secretion is directed directly into the disposable container and collected there. The disposable containers have a capacity of one liter. You can dispose of this immediately after use, so you save yourself sterilization work.
Reusable bag and suction hose: You can clean and reuse reusable bags after using the suction device. The suction hose is not suitable for reuse, but 40 suction hoses are included in the delivery.