Yankauer Suction Handle standard open tip with 4 holes with the 250cm Suction Connecting Tube

The "Yankauer Suction Handle Standard Open Tip With 4 Holes" is a medical suction device commonly used in healthcare settings for the removal of fluids, secretions, or debris from a patient's airway or surgical site.

1. Yankauer Suction Handle:
- Purpose: The Yankauer suction handle is a rigid suction instrument used for oral suctioning. It is commonly employed in surgical and medical procedures to clear the mouth and throat of fluids and debris.
- Standard Open Tip: The "Standard Open Tip" refers to the design of the suction tip, which is open and has a large, non-closed opening. This design is suitable for effective suctioning and minimizes the risk of tissue damage.

2. 4 Holes:
- Number of Holes: The Yankauer suction handle is specified to have four holes. Multiple holes provide efficient suction and help prevent the instrument from becoming easily blocked.

3. Suction Connecting Tube (250cm):
- Suction Connecting Tube Length: The connecting tube is 250cm long, providing flexibility and reach during suction procedures. The length allows the healthcare professional to connect the Yankauer handle to a suction source while maintaining maneuverability.

4. Application:
- Suctioning: The Yankauer suction handle is commonly used for suctioning fluids and debris from the oral cavity and upper airway during medical and surgical procedures. It is often used in conjunction with a suction machine or system.

5. Material:
- Typically Disposable: Yankauer suction handles are often disposable to prevent cross-contamination between patients. However, reusable versions may be available and can be sterilized for repeated use.

Healthcare professionals use the Yankauer suction handle to maintain a clear airway during surgeries, dental procedures, and other medical interventions where suctioning is necessary. The open tip design and multiple holes contribute to efficient and controlled suction.

Yankauer Suction Handle
Made of transparent material for good visualization during suction The forming angle of handle is designed to make it more convenient and humanized in clinic useThe cross section is reinforced rib which is designed to make it lightweight and more convenient.

Suction Connecting Tubing
Made of transparent material for better visualizationStriated walls of tube provide superior strength and anti-kinking
Supplied with universal female connector
Multiple choices of length
Available with various of connectors

What is a Yankauer suction handle?
Information. Yankauer Suction handle is a suction tool for removing particulates and viscous material. It is used together with the Suction Connection Tube, and it is intended for suctioning the body fluid in combination with aspirator during operation on thoracic cavity or abdominal cavity.

How do you use a Yankauer suction tube?
Insert yankauer catheter and apply suction by covering the thumb hole. Run catheter along gum line to the pharynx in a circular motion, keeping yankauer moving. Encourage patient to cough. Movement prevents the catheter from suctioning to the oral mucosa and causing trauma to the tissues.

Why is it called Yankauer suction?
In 1907, otolaryngologist Sidney Yankauer revolutionized the world of medical suction with his eponymous Yankauer suction catheter. Dr. Yankauer worked at the outpatient surgery department in Mount Sinai hospital and while there, this unassuming ENT specialist invented numerous pieces of medical equipment.