Suction Machines (Aspirator)

A healthy person clears his/her throat or coughs almost without any conscious thought. The suction machine or aspirator provides assistance for those who have difficulty clearing their throat, swallowing and coughing. By clearing the mouth and airway of fluid and mucus, the suction machine enables the person to breathe easier, as well as to eat, drink and talk more comfortably.

A patient may need suctioning by any of the following methods:

Oral Suctioning (suctioning through the mouth)
Nasal Suctioning (suctioning through the nose)
Tracheal Suctioning (suctioning through a tracheostomy tube or laryngectomy stoma)