An Argyle suction catheter is a tube used in conjunction with a suction machine to draw fluid and secretions out of a patient's airway to improve respiratory function. The tubing provides steady, high airflow and has staggered eyelets to reduce the chance of a blockage. A suction catheter tray is available, which includes nitrile gloves and a flexible suction catheter with a chimney valve. The suction tray contains supplies that are designed to minimize trauma and are easy to insert into endotracheal tubes.
These catheters and catheter trays are used with the aid of a Medical Suction Unit. Many come with suction machine supplies such as filter cartridges, a canister, power cord, and suction machine tubing. The portable suction apparatus is designed to be quiet and lightweight, making it ideal to use on the go. Not only is a medical aspirator used for respiratory therapy, but it can also be used to remove fluid or contaminants from a wound.
Another helpful tool to use during respiratory therapy is a Compressor Nebulizer System. The compressor nebulizer machine vaporizes liquid medication to help open the lungs and facilitate breathing. It is used by those with COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and other respiratory problems. Express Medical Supply carries a portable, battery operated nebulizer as well electric versions for at-home use. We also sell nebulizer accessories such as air inlet filters and replacement tubing for when you need to restock. Please see our blog post for information on how to clean your medical nebulizer.
Saline Water Solution is used to dilute respiratory medication before it goes into your nebulizer. Medical saline solution is available in single dose vials. Other saline water uses include moisturizing dry eyes and flushing wounds before applying bandages. We also carry bottles of sterile water which also act as a respiratory medication thinner. Unlike saline solution, sterile water should not be used for any purpose other than inhalation therapy.
Express Medical Supply offers suction machines, suction machine accessories, trach care products, and other respiratory supplies in our medical supply store.