sugteknik

Sugteknik, or suction technique, refers to methods and devices used to remove liquids, gases, or secretions through negative pressure. The term is used in Scandinavian languages and covers a range of applications in medical, dental, veterinary, laboratory, and industrial settings. Techniques may involve manual, semi-automatic, or powered systems.

In healthcare, sugteknik is employed to clear airway secretions, assist anesthesia, drain surgical sites, and manage wound exudates. In dentistry, suction is used to remove saliva, blood, and debris during procedures. Veterinary medicine applies suction for airway clearance or wound management. In laboratories and industry, suction is used to transfer or remove liquids and vapors, or to maintain controlled environments.

Equipment commonly involved includes suction pumps (central or portable), collection canisters, tubing, and tips such as Yankauer or Poole types. Negative-pressure controls allow adjustment of flow and vacuum levels. Many systems utilize closed or semi-closed configurations to reduce infection risks. Proper use is complemented by appropriate disposables, sterilization or single-use components, and routine maintenance.

Safety and standards emphasize preventing tissue injury from excessive suction, preventing cross-contamination, and protecting staff with appropriate personal protective equipment. Equipment must be regularly inspected, cleaned, sterilized or disposed of according to protocol, and operators require training and competency in device use, infection control, and safety procedures.

Historically, suction technologies evolved from simple manual devices to sophisticated regulated systems with enhanced safety features and single-use components. Sugteknik remains a fundamental tool across multiple disciplines, with ongoing developments aimed at improving efficiency, safety, and infection control.

See also: suction device, Yankauer suction tip, suction catheter, suction pump, dental suction.