Medi-Pak™ Yankauer Suction Tube

The Medi-Pak™ Yankauer Suction Tube offers precise and efficient fluid removal during medical procedures. It helps clear airways, remove blood, and suction fluids in operating rooms, emergency care settings, and clinics. With its rigid, transparent design, the tube provides unobstructed visibility and steady suction control.

The device features a smooth, rounded tip that reduces the risk of tissue damage, making it safe for airway management and delicate procedures. Its ergonomic handle allows for a secure grip, enabling medical staff to work comfortably and efficiently. Whether used in surgery, trauma care, or post-operative recovery, this suction tube ensures safe and reliable fluid management.

Key Features and Benefits

• Efficient Fluid Suction: This tube quickly and effectively removes blood, saliva, and other fluids, ensuring clear visibility during procedures.

• Durable, Rigid Design: Its sturdy plastic construction maintains its shape during use, providing consistent performance.

• Smooth, Rounded Tip: The gentle tip reduces the risk of tissue damage, making it ideal for delicate areas.

• Ergonomic Grip: The comfortable handle improves control, allowing for steady and accurate suctioning.

• Clear Tubing: The transparent material makes it easy to monitor fluid flow in real time.

• Sterile and Single-Use: Each tube comes in individually sealed, sterile packaging, reducing the risk of infection.

Common Uses

• Airway Management: This suction tube clears airways by removing blood, vomit, or fluids during trauma or respiratory distress.

• Surgical Procedures: During operations, it removes excess fluids, helping surgeons maintain a clear view of the surgical site.

• Dental and Oral Care: Dentists use it to suction saliva and fluids, ensuring a dry working area.

• Post-Operative Recovery: It helps clear secretions from the airways of recovering patients, promoting better breathing.

• Emergency and Trauma Care: EMS professionals rely on it for quick airway clearing in critical situations.

How to Use

1. Prepare the Tube:

   • Open the sterile packaging and inspect the tube for any damage.

   • Connect it to the suction machine or vacuum source using compatible tubing.

2. Test the Suction:

   • Power on the suction device.

   • Briefly block and release the tip to confirm proper suction.

3. Suction Fluids:

   • Gently insert the tip into the airway, surgical site, or oral cavity.

   • Use slow, circular motions to remove fluids efficiently without harming tissue.

4. Monitor the Process:

   • Check the clear tubing to observe the fluid being removed.

5. Dispose of the Tube:

   • After use, discard the single-use tube according to medical waste guidelines.

Precautions and Safety Tips

• Use Only Once: Always discard the tube after a single use to prevent cross-contamination.

• Avoid Over-Suctioning: To reduce tissue trauma, limit prolonged suctioning in sensitive areas.

• Check for Compatibility: Ensure the tube fits securely with your suction unit and tubing.

• Maintain Sterility: Use the tube with proper sterile techniques to prevent infection.

• Adjust Suction Pressure: Keep the suction pressure at a safe level to avoid tissue damage.