Automated Respiratory Secretion Suction System

Advanced Automated Airway Suction for Intensive Care

The Automated Respiratory Secretion Suction System is an advanced electronic suction platform designed for patients who are unable to effectively clear respiratory secretions themselves. The system automates key suctioning functions and is designed for use with closed suction catheters, supporting continuous, controlled secretion management in intensive-care and other clinical environments.

Unlike conventional suction systems that require repeated manual intervention, the system can be configured to perform suction according to predefined parameters, helping healthcare professionals maintain a consistent suctioning routine while reducing the need for repetitive bedside procedures. The manufacturer describes the system as suitable for both ventilated and non-ventilated patients and for connection to endotracheal and tracheal tubes.

Automated suction. Controlled parameters. Continuous airway care.

Designed for Patients Who Cannot Clear Secretions Independently

Respiratory secretions can accumulate in patients with compromised respiratory function, particularly in intensive-care settings and among mechanically ventilated patients. Effective secretion management may require repeated suctioning, traditionally performed manually by nursing staff.

The system is designed to automate this repetitive process.

Once the appropriate catheter, tube configuration and patient-specific parameters have been established, the device can control the suction cycle, suction pressure, catheter movement, repetition and other operating parameters according to the selected settings.

The manufacturer's documentation describes the system as capable of providing 24-hour automated suction, while also supporting manual operation when required.

This approach is intended to support more consistent airway management while reducing the frequency of routine manual suction interventions.

Closed Suction System

A central component of the technology is its compatibility with a closed suction catheter system.

The catheter remains integrated with the patient's airway management setup rather than requiring repeated disconnection for each suction procedure. The system supports applications involving ventilator patients as well as non-ventilated patients, with configurations for endotracheal and tracheal tube connections.

The manufacturer's product information specifies compatibility with 12–14 Fr closed suction catheters.

The closed configuration is particularly relevant in intensive-care environments where maintaining an appropriate airway-management workflow and minimizing unnecessary handling are important.

Automated Catheter Movement

The system goes beyond conventional suction pumps by controlling not only the vacuum but also the movement and positioning of the suction catheter.

Catheter insertion depth can be configured within the system, with the manufacturer's documentation specifying a range of 0–150 mm from the end of the intubation tube.

The system can therefore coordinate:

• Catheter insertion depth

• Suction pressure

• Suction duration

• Suction cycle interval

• Number of suction repetitions

• Tube and catheter configuration

• Saline administration

• Catheter cleaning

This creates a more controlled and repeatable suctioning process than a conventional manually operated suction procedure.

Patient-Specific Suction Parameters

The system is designed to allow the healthcare professional to configure the suction procedure according to the patient's requirements.

The LCD interface provides dedicated settings for:

Suction pressure

The system allows different suction pressure levels to be selected according to the patient's condition. The presentation identifies strongest, strong, medium and weak suction settings.

Suction cycle

The interval between suction procedures can be configured for the individual patient. The system can also be switched to a setting where “0” corresponds to manual suction use only.

Repetition

The system supports repeated suction operations, with two suction repetitions identified as the default setting in the manufacturer's documentation.

Catheter and tube length

The operator can configure the tube type and suction catheter length, with automatic determination described for different tube configurations.

Cuff operation

The system includes cuff-related settings, including a specified maximum cuff pressure of 99 cmH₂O in the supplied documentation.

Automatic Catheter Cleaning

The system incorporates a catheter cleaning function using saline after operation. The manufacturer's documentation also describes the possibility of automatic saline injection before suction, particularly for patients with thick secretions.

This is an important part of the automated workflow, helping integrate suction and catheter maintenance into a single controlled procedure.

Intelligent LCD User Interface

The system is operated through an integrated LCD interface designed to provide healthcare professionals with direct access to the main operating parameters.

The interface provides information and controls relating to:

• Patient information

• Catheter and tube length

• Suction cycle time

• Operating time

• Suction pressure

• Saline and drainage container status

• Tube type

• Suction time

• Cuff operation

• Disinfection

• Suction count and operational information

The supplied product documentation illustrates these functions directly on the device interface.

Patient identification and other information can also be entered into the system, and the documentation states that the system can automatically record the date when the suction catheter is replaced.

Supporting ICU Workflow

Automation is not intended simply to replace a manual action. The objective is to create a more consistent workflow around respiratory secretion management.

According to the manufacturer's documentation, the system is intended to support:

24-hour automated suction
Continuous programmed secretion management without requiring a nurse to manually initiate every routine suction cycle.

Reduced repetitive nursing workload
Automation can reduce the need for repeated manual suction interventions.

Consistent suction parameters
Predefined settings help maintain a repeatable suction procedure.

Reduced exposure during routine suctioning
The closed suction configuration is designed to reduce unnecessary handling and exposure associated with repeated suction procedures.

Improved patient care workflow
By integrating suction, catheter movement, cleaning and monitoring functions, the system provides a more structured approach to airway secretion management.

Suitable for Ventilated and Non-Ventilated Patients

The system is designed for more than one clinical configuration.

The manufacturer's specifications identify applications for:

• Mechanically ventilated patients

• Non-ventilated patients

• Endotracheal tube (E-TUBE) connections

• Tracheal tube connections

• Closed suction catheter systems

This flexibility allows the platform to be integrated into different respiratory-care workflows rather than being limited to a single patient category.

A New Approach to Respiratory Secretion Management

Conventional suctioning often depends heavily on repeated manual intervention. This can create a significant workload for nursing staff, particularly when patients require frequent secretion management.

This system introduces a different approach: automate the repetitive parts of the procedure while allowing healthcare professionals to define and control the relevant parameters.

The result is an integrated platform combining:

Closed suction → Automated catheter movement → Programmable suction → Repetition control → Saline cleaning → Operational monitoring

For hospitals and intensive-care units looking to modernize airway-management workflows, this represents a fundamentally different approach to routine suctioning.

Automated Airway Care. Consistent. Controlled. Continuous.