Suction Machines, Aspirator Units, Suction Canisters, Aspirators

What are suction aspiration units?

Aspirators, also known as suction aspiration units, are medical devices used to remove mucus and other bodily fluids from a patient through suction. Often designed to be portable, they are useful in a multitude of medical environments and for homecare.

General use aspirators like the ones offered here are used to perform a wide range of suction procedures. Comprising a hollow tube connected to a vacuum and pump, aspirators are used in both homecare and clinical settings, for bronchial and oral hygiene and effective airway clearance.

The units come in various sizes, and vary from lightweight portable models to tabletop models to more heavy-duty mobile units to be placed on a moving stand or cart.

When are aspiration machines used?

Suctioning is an element of bronchial hygiene. It involves the mechanical removal of secretions from the nasopharynx, oropharynx and trachea. The airway may be surgically altered (through laryngectomy), artificial (through tracheostomy) or in its natural state. The patient may or may not be receiving mechanical ventilation.

Anyone who has had a tracheotomy can use suction aspiration to maintain good tracheostomy hygiene. Other home care needs often arise during elder care, if it becomes difficult or painful for the patient to keep airways clear through productive coughing, or if swallowing becomes problematic.

What types of aspiration options exist?

The Rehabmart selection of general use suction aspiration units includes a variety of sizes. Most units run on AC/DC or battery power, though a manual aspiration pump is available. Unit size varies with the units designed for home use featuring smaller footprints. Most have suction cup feet to keep the units from sliding during operation. Some units include portable handles and covers. Portability is especially important for ambulance and nursing home use.

A variety of connecting tubes, catheters and collection jars are offered (some sterile). Some units can be used with any type of collection jar, while others require a specific model. Many collection jars are disposable, and many offer auto float shut off when full (overflow protection).

The Rehabmart selection of suction aspiration units and their accessories is designed to fit the needs of general use suction procedures in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, nursing homes, ambulances and also in homecare situations.

Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Co-Founder & CEO

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