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How do portable suction units help prevent pulmonary aspiration?
How do portable suction units help prevent pulmonary aspiration?
- By monitoring the patient's heart rate
- By preventing seizures in unconscious patients
- By administering oxygen to the patient
- By facilitating breathing through a clear airway (correct)
What is the primary purpose of a suction machine in a medical setting?
What is the primary purpose of a suction machine in a medical setting?
- Monitoring heart rate and blood pressure
- Administering medication to patients
- Assisting in physical therapy sessions
- Removing obstructions like mucus or blood from a patient's airway (correct)
In what scenario would a suction machine be crucial for patient care?
In what scenario would a suction machine be crucial for patient care?
- When a patient requires physical therapy
- When a patient needs a blood transfusion
- When a patient's airway is partially or completely obstructed (correct)
- When a patient is experiencing muscle cramps
What are some common substances that suction machines are used to remove from a person's airway?
What are some common substances that suction machines are used to remove from a person's airway?
Why might a patient require a portable suction machine in their home?
Why might a patient require a portable suction machine in their home?
How does a suction machine play a role in assisting a patient who is vomiting while seizing or unconscious?
How does a suction machine play a role in assisting a patient who is vomiting while seizing or unconscious?
What role do portable suction machines play in a pre-hospital setting?
What role do portable suction machines play in a pre-hospital setting?
Who is credited with inventing the first conventional aspirator in 1869?
Who is credited with inventing the first conventional aspirator in 1869?
What type of suction device doesn't require electricity to function and is often used in emergency settings?
What type of suction device doesn't require electricity to function and is often used in emergency settings?
Why are portable suction machines growing in popularity according to the text?
Why are portable suction machines growing in popularity according to the text?
Which type of suction machine is described as reliable, effective, and consistent?
Which type of suction machine is described as reliable, effective, and consistent?
How do portable suction machines work based on the text?
How do portable suction machines work based on the text?
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