AspirationKatheters
Aspiration catheters are medical devices used to remove fluids or debris from a body cavity or passage. They are typically slender, flexible tubes made of plastic or rubber, designed to be inserted into specific anatomical locations. The primary function of an aspiration catheter is to create suction, thereby drawing out unwanted substances. This can range from blood and pus to secretions or even foreign objects.
The design of aspiration catheters varies depending on their intended use. Some have a simple open end,
Examples of their application include draining abscesses, clearing airways, removing fluid from the pleural space, or