Description

Features of Suction Catheter –

Airway Clearance: It’s mostly used to clear the airway of secretions, particularly in patients who are unable to cough properly, for those who have neuromuscular disorders, unconscious patients, or under anesthesia.
Respiratory Support: It’s used for the respiratory support of a patient, suction catheters help to maintain airway patency by Withdrawing accumulated production.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Settings: Patients who are in intensive care units, Particularly those with respiratory problems like pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) require this for Suctioning to maintain clear airways and Sufficient oxygenation.
Palliative Care: For patients who have terminal illnesses or those receiving palliative care, it helps them to alleviate the distress caused by respiratory secretions.
Prevention of Aspiration: These are used at the time of procedures like endotracheal suctioning to prevent the aspiration of secretions into the lower airways, reducing the risk of respiratory complications.
Dental Procedures: It is also used by dentists to remove saliva, blood, and debris that occurs in the mouth at the time of the dental procedure, Used to ensure clear visibility.