A medical device used to extract bodily secretions, such as mucus or saliva from the upper airway. A suction catheter connects to a suction machine or collection canister.

A suction catheter is a medical device used to remove fluids such as mucus or secretions from a patient’s airway or respiratory system. It consists of a flexible tube with a large opening at one end to collect the fluids and a connector at the other end to attach to a suction source, such as a vacuum pump or wall suction system. Suction catheters are commonly used in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings to help patients who have difficulty clearing their airways, such as those with respiratory infections, surgery patients, or individuals with certain medical conditions affecting their ability to cough effectively.