Here are some common uses of suction units in different medical settings:

1. Airway Clearance:
   • Oral Suctioning: Used to clear the mouth and oral cavity of fluids, blood, or debris. Commonly employed during dental procedures or to manage excessive saliva in patients with impaired swallowing.
   • Nasal Suctioning: Removes mucus or fluids from the nasal passages, particularly in infants or patients with respiratory conditions.
2. Respiratory Care:
   • Endotracheal Suctioning: Clears secretions and mucus from the endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube in patients on mechanical ventilation.
   • Bronchial Suctioning: Applied to remove secretions from the bronchial airways, often used in patients with respiratory diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
3. Surgical Procedures:
   • Operative Field Suctioning: Used during surgery to remove blood and other fluids from the surgical site, ensuring a clear view for the surgeon.
   • Liposuction: In cosmetic surgery, suction units are utilized to remove excess fat from beneath the skin.
4. Emergency Care:
   • Trauma Suctioning: Removes blood or other fluids from the airways of trauma patients to maintain a clear airway.
   • Emergency Airway Management: Used in emergency situations to quickly clear the airway of a patient who is choking or experiencing respiratory distress.
5. Intensive Care Units (ICU):
   • Postoperative Care: Assists in maintaining a clear airway and managing secretions in patients recovering from surgery in the ICU.
   • Respiratory Distress: Applied in cases of respiratory failure or distress to clear airways and improve ventilation.
6. Gastrointestinal Procedures:
   • Gastric Suctioning: Used to remove stomach contents in cases of gastrointestinal bleeding, gastric dilation, or to prevent aspiration in patients with impaired swallowing.
7. Obstetrics and Gynecology:
   • Amniotic Fluid Suctioning: Used during childbirth to clear amniotic fluid from the infant’s airways.
   • Suction Curettage: Removes uterine contents during procedures such as dilation and curettage (D&C).
8. Home Care:
   • Wound Care: Suction units may be used in home care settings for wound drainage, especially for chronic wounds or after surgery.
   • Respiratory Support: Some portable suction units are prescribed for patients with conditions that require regular airway clearance at home.