Sputum Suction

What is Sputum Suction and Percussion Therapy?

Sputum suction and percussion therapy are professional respiratory care services for patients unable to expel phlegm independently. These include:

• Manual percussion (postural drainage and chest clapping)

• Device-assisted suction (using percussion cups, mechanical vibrators, or electric suction machines)

• Airway secretion clearance (for tracheostomy, nasopharyngeal, or oral suction)

These procedures help maintain airway patency, preventing pneumonia and breathing difficulties.

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Service Offerings

✅ Manual Percussion Therapy

• Trained caregivers perform back percussion techniques to loosen phlegm

• Combined with postural drainage (e.g., side-lying position for bedridden patients)

• Suitable for patients with thick but partially expectorable secretions

✅ Device-Assisted Suction

• Percussion cups: Loosen mucus via vibration

• Mechanical vibrators: High-frequency oscillations to promote expulsion

• Electric suction machines: Direct deep-airway phlegm extraction

✅ Emergency Suction Support

• Rapid response for airway obstruction or respiratory distress

• 24/7 emergency home visits

✅ Caregiver Training & Psychological Support

• Instruction on proper percussion techniques

• Patient relaxation methods to reduce anxiety

• Monitoring phlegm color/consistency changes

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Service Features

✅ Expert Care Team

• Performed by registered nurses & respiratory therapists

• Customized approach (manual/device-based) per patient's condition

✅ Safe & Painless

• Controlled manual percussion force avoids rib injury

• Strict aseptic protocols for suction procedures

✅ Mobile Services

• Available at homes, care facilities, or hospitals

• Includes follow-up care planning

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Eligible Recipients

✔ Patients unable to expel phlegm (e.g., bedridden, muscle weakness)
✔ Those with thick/tenacious secretions or weak cough reflex
✔ Non-responsive patients (stroke, dementia)
✔ Tracheostomy/intubated patients

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FAQ

Q: Which is better—manual percussion or machine suction?
A: Depends on phlegm condition:

• Mild: Manual + postural drainage

• Thick: Mechanical vibrator assistance

• Deep: Electric suction extraction

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Q: Does percussion hurt?
A: Professionals apply controlled force on rib margins to prevent discomfort.

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Q: What if phlegm remains excessive post-suction?
A: May require nebulizer therapy to thin secretions—we’ll reassess the care plan.

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