Suction Catheter 16f 60cm Funnel Type (x1) Orange - Sterile

Suction catheters are intended for oral, nasopharyngeal and tracheobronchial suctioning. For attachment to a vacuum source via tubing and a jar/canister.

Who is this for?

Ideal for patients, carers, nurses and clinicains to remove excess saliva, mucus and fluid from patients mouths or throats.

FAQs

What is a suction catheter?

A sterlie flexible tube which is designed to remove mucus and unwanted fluids from a patients airway in order to keep the breathing passage clear.

Can a tracheal tube be used as a suction catheter?

No, a catheter is a flexible tube with holes to remove unwanted mucus or fluid from a paitents throat, whereas a tracheal tube is a rigid tube which is insterted into patients throats to create an artifical airway.

How do you know what size suction catheter to use?

Size of a catheter is usually calculated by a French scale formula:

French Size= (2 x Tracheostomy Tube Size in mm) / 3