Suction
Wall Suction · Suction Regulator · Suction Canister · Suction Set · Neptune · Waste Management System
A vacuum regulator with a gauge and control knob mounted on the wall or a ceiling boom, connected by plastic tubing to one or more disposable canisters. The canisters sit on a low wheeled stand below the level of the OR table and are marked with volume measurements.
On the table
What it does, the lengths it comes in and what experienced techs know about it.
What it’s for
Clears blood, fluid and small bits of tissue from the surgical site so the surgeon has an unobstructed view. The scrub passes sterile suction tubing off the field and the circulator connects it to the canister; a second tube runs from the canister to the suction outlet. The canister markings help estimate fluid used and blood loss. Bigger cases call for two or more working suctions, in addition to the anesthesia provideran-us-THEE-zhuh pruh-VY-derThe licensed professional who gives anesthesia and watches over the client's breathing and vital functions during a procedure.Full entry 's suction, with extra collection canisters ready.
Lengths and variants
Some ORs use a closed waste management system such as the Stryker Neptune, which collects fluid with little handling and may also provide suction and smoke evacuation.
What experienced techs know
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4 sources
- Fuller JK. Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice. 8th ed. Chapter 11 (Surgical Instruments), p. 198
- Frey KB (AST). Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist. 4th ed. Chapter 5 (Physical Environment and Safety Standards), p. 81-82
- Goldman MA. Pocket Guide to the Operating Room. 3rd ed. Chapter 23 (Orthopedic Surgery), p. 635
- Rothrock JC. Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery. 17th ed. Chapter 21 (Neurosurgery), p. 780
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