Medical aspirator: types, characteristics and advantages

Any modern operating room works with a medical surgical aspirator. He plays an indispensable role in some processes. Thanks to this patient, life can be saved. He is able to help during the operation. That is why when buying and choosing an aspirator you need to pay attention to all the details in order to find the most suitable option.

Features of the use of medical aspirators

The extractor has also other names. It is known as an extractor, aspirator or suction. Why is the device used? This device is used to suck out unnecessary liquid from a wound or body cavity.

Areas of use of

In this case, aspirators are used in various branches of medicine: in surgery( in order to get rid of blood, pus, mucus or other liquids that can interfere or be dangerous, suction at the same time improves the visibility and accuracy of the surgeon), ingynecology( needed to remove secretions or other fluids during labor, also can be used during an alternative to curettage of the uterus), in anesthesiology( used to purify the lungs of liquids or vomiting), in neonatology( in order totsosat secret of the nasal cavity of the newborn), and in pulmonology, endoscopy and so on. Often a suction device is needed for drainage.

Device and technical characteristics of

surgical suction devices As a rule, this device is created with the help of a compressor that exerts pressure. Tubes with tips of different types and capacities are also used. The latter are needed to collect the liquid that is sucked. At first glance it may seem that the construction of the device is as simple as possible, but in reality it is not so.

It should also be added that suction devices that are used in surgery and other fields of medicine differ between each other with functions and characteristics as well as appearance. Developers try to fully take into account all the wishes of physicians. Therefore, in the range there are models with various external forms, forms and so on. Due to the fact that some models are equipped with different tips, one device can be used immediately in several medical fields. Also those parts that can be changed, allow to continue the life of the device.

Please note

If you want to use the aspirator for several procedures at once, and not just one, and do not change it for several years, care should be taken to ensure that the following additional options are implemented.

• Bacterial filter.
• Valve, which will prevent overflow of the device.
• Battery operation.
• Enclosure that is insulated from sound, and also not vibrating during operation.
• Pedal that allows you to use the device without touching it.
• Replacement capacity. It is necessary for an emergency situation, if you need to quickly remove a huge amount of liquid.

When buying a model, you need to ask whether it is necessary to sterilize the removable parts of the suction. All the subtleties of working with such options are described in the instructions of the medical aspirator.

The main technical characteristics that should be considered when buying a surgical aspirator

The most important parameter is the power. The speed at which the aspirator works should be great. The components are two: productivity can be measured by air and water. It would be nice if the model had a power regulator. It allows you to change the power that the doctor determines, depending on the situation. Noisiness is a parameter that is determined by compressor operation and design features. You should also pay attention to this nuance: it should not exceed the index of 60 dB.Especially if the aspirator( medical suction unit) will be used in the children's department. It is important in the intensive care unit or in the operating room.

Most often, the manufacturer does not provide a characteristic of the noise of a medical surgical aspirator, so before buying, you should read the testimonials, ask the consultant or check. If you plan to move the device, you need to pay attention to the weight and size. Massive models should be sold complete with a trolley. If you need to save electricity in the clinic, you need to pay attention to the indicator power of the model. Portable devices usually do not consume more than 80 watts.

The capacity of the devices is from 1 to 5 liters, depending on the purpose of the device. Some models allow you to place two containers at once. It should be understood that it is not worth choosing a too large and capacious model at once, as it should be understood that this will be more difficult to sterilize and move. You need to pay attention to the battery life, if the model works with it. Most of the models have an indicator of 45 minutes.

Manufacturers of medical aspirators and prices

Before buying, you need to pay attention not only to those characteristics, which are written above, but also to the manufacturer. The most qualitative models are provided by the Japanese, Germans, Italians and Swedes. You can also look at Ukrainian, Russian and Asian options. The cost of European appliances is much higher, the price is screwed up because of the name and reputation of the manufacturer. At the world level for a long time came the Italian Fazzini. It exists more than 20 years and works with 80 countries. Not far from the company left the German Atmos. The history of this brand lasts for about 120 years.

The cost of an aspirator can start from a small - 5 thousand rubles. The highest quality and optional models cost from 300 thousand rubles.