Suggested Level of Knowlege: Detailed

LOs

BT_SQ 1.11 Describe how medical suction is generated and how to set up and test suction systems, both fixed and portable

References

If you can find a copy, Equipment for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care by John Russell is a good reference. Dr Russell kindly gave permission to upload his chapter on piped gas supply, which covers suction.

Suction