Suctioning: meaning, definitions and examples

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suctioning

 

[ หˆsสŒkสƒษ™nษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical procedure

Suctioning refers to the process of removing fluids or mucus from a person's body using a suction device. It is commonly used in medical settings, especially for patients who have difficulty clearing their airways. The procedure helps to maintain patency of the airway, ensuring adequate ventilation and oxygenation. Suctioning can be applied to various areas, including the throat, lungs, and other cavities in the body. It requires proper technique to minimize discomfort and prevent complications.

Synonyms

aspiration, draining, vacuuming

Examples of usage

  • The nurse performed suctioning on the patient to clear secretions.
  • Suctioning was necessary to help the child breathe more easily.
  • The doctor recommended suctioning after the surgery.
  • Continuous suctioning is critical for patients on ventilators.

Translations

Translations of the word "suctioning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sucรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค•เฅเคถเคจเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Saugung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hisap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพัะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ssanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธๅผ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aspiration

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ succiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํก์ž…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธๅผ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sesanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sugun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพั€ั‹ะฟ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sorฤŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ succiรณn

Etymology

The word 'suctioning' derives from the Latin word 'suctio', which means 'a drawing up' or 'a sucking.' The verb 'suction' emerged in the 19th century as medical techniques began to evolve, highlighting the importance of creating a vacuum to remove unwanted fluids from the body. The process gained recognition particularly in the fields of surgery and emergency medicine. Over time, the term has become more widespread within medical terminology, especially with the advancements in equipment designed for efficiently performing suction. This development has further emphasized the necessity of suctioning in various medical scenarios, making it a standard procedure in healthcare practices.