What is Vacutec?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Suction Machine
A suction machine is a pump used to maintain an airway by removing secretions from the mouth, throat, or lungs. It is particularly important in neurological diseases where the ability to cough or swallow is impaired.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 1 | 0 | |
| Excess saliva | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
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