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ASPIRATOR

The aspirator uses Bernoulli's principle and a venturi tube to create suction through a vacuum pump. It consists of a canister, bacteria filter, and tubing to collect fluids while preventing contamination. Aspirators are used in operating rooms and other clinical areas to remove fluids, secretions, or excessive blood during procedures. They are available in various types for different specialties and applications like surgery, gynecology, and emergencies. Proper maintenance of filters and regular cleaning is important for safety.

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ASPIRATOR

The aspirator uses Bernoulli's principle and a venturi tube to create suction through a vacuum pump. It consists of a canister, bacteria filter, and tubing to collect fluids while preventing contamination. Aspirators are used in operating rooms and other clinical areas to remove fluids, secretions, or excessive blood during procedures. They are available in various types for different specialties and applications like surgery, gynecology, and emergencies. Proper maintenance of filters and regular cleaning is important for safety.

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ASPIRATOR

Contents

 Introduction
 Principle
 Anatomy and Physiology
 Application
 Types of Pulse Oximeter
 Operation
 Safety
 Preventative Maintenance
 Troubleshooting
 Aspirator is a system for aspirating
liquids or body fluids, which can be used
in the operating theatre, in emergency
units, in wards and in all other areas
which require aspiration or aseptic
suctions systems.
Principle
 Bernoulli’s Principle
 As the speed of a moving fluid (liquid or gas)
increases, the pressure within the fluid
decreases
 Venturi Tube
Bernoulli's principle
Basic Aspirator
 The ASPIRATOR system is composed of
disposable collection bags and, of mobile
or fixed support elements.
 It consists of powered vacuum pump, a
vacuum regulator, and gauge.
 It has a canister, bacteria filter and plastic
tubing.
Why use?
 A deterrent against hospital infections
 Reduces hospital contamination
 Maximum hygiene and asepsis during
use
 Patient protection
Application
Aspirator
 The Aspirator are
suitable for applications
where the presence of dust
or label fragments can be
expected

 where there is a need for


removing any fluid
secretion, excessive blood.
Canister Mechanism
 ASPIRATOR'S locking valve allows the passing of
normal air but once in contact with liquids, aerosols or
a high concentration of water vapor, its polymer
particles close, preventing the entrance of liquids or
aerosols in the vacuum line.
Canister
 ASPIRATOR is the only
aspirating system where the bag
does not fill up completely but
leaves an air chamber of about
3 cm.
 This way, the used bags can be
changed without risk of spilling
the aspirated liquids.
 A maximum safety and the no
contamination of the
environment is guaranteed.
Filter
 ASPIRATOR'S locking valve
filters aerosols and neutralizes
contaminants in the aspirated air.
 Aerosols carrying microorganisms
cannot migrate towards the
vacuum system, thus
contamination is avoided
Types of Aspirator

 High Grade Aspirator

 Low Grade Aspirator


Types of Aspirator
 Application point of view
• Aspirator, Surgical
• Ultrasonic; Ultrasonic Surgical Cutter
• Aspirator, Thoracic
• Aspirator, Uterine
• Aspirator, Emergency
Aspirator, Surgical
 Creates a vacuum pressure about
500mmHg.
 Draws tissue and fluid from the surgical field
and collects in canister.
 Hospitals uses Central high flow rate
vacuum pump.
Availability –
Portable or mounted on stand or cart for
mobility
Aspirator Tip / Nozzle - Dental
 Gauge- allows to control
the safe limit for suction.
 Detects blockages and
leaks
Pump
 Vacuum pump
• Creates suction through pump.
 Pumps
• Rotary vane
• Diaphragm pump
Rotary vane
 Rotary vane – Rotor is off-centric
 Movements of rotor turns sliding vanes
and traps air.
Diaphragm Pump

 A rubber diaphragm back and forth in a


chamber causes vacuum
 A non return valve is composed in
chamber.
Canister

 Aspirate passes through tubing and in to


canister which collects fluid and tissues.
 Available in reusable and disposable or
in plastic container.
Specific Application
 Used during…….
• Neurosurgery
• General surgery
• Gynecology
• Orthopedic procedure
Aspirators, Thoracic
 Thoracic Aspirator is used to
evacuate body fluid and air
which accumulate in chest
wall.

 Such kind of accumulation


can obstruct patient to breath
and reduce the perfusion to
organ.
Aspirators, Thoracic
Designs
Surgical flow/ gyn
Care
 Air Exhaust should have lesser degree
of contaminate since a massive
reduction in its concentration by the
large volume of outside air
 The need to regularly clean the internal
and external pipe work and change the
air filters of equipment at regular interval.
Problems encountered..
 Clogged bacteria filter - use of bacteria filter
to reduce/avoid contamination
 Hydrophobic filter is used to avoid fluid from
entering inside the m/c is imp.
 Float mechanism is to avoid the overflow
Problems encountered..
 Eschmann ST-80 & VP-35 uses motor with off
centric rotor head & resin blades moving inside the
motor head to create negative pressure.
 AMEDA aspirators use principle of reciprocating
piston mechanism.
 ATMOS- uses diaphragm & piston mechanism.
 If float gets stuck, even if motor working no vacuum
will be created, fluid entering inside the motor head
can jam the motor & hence no suction
Link Note User Training
Handling Aspirator Unit

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