Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Suction

The removal of secretions, gas or fluid from hollow or tubular organs or cavities by means of a tube and a device that acts on negative pressure.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The removal of secretions, gas or fluid from hollow or tubular organs or cavities by means of a tube and a device that acts on negative pressure.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Aspiration, Mechanical
  • Drainage, Suction
  • Aspirations, Mechanical
  • Drainages, Suction
  • Mechanical Aspiration
  • Mechanical Aspirations
  • Suction Drainage
  • Suction Drainages
  • Suctions

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

usually NIM; note entry term DRAINAGE, SUCTION: differentiate from DRAINAGE; SUCTION LIPECTOMY see LIPECTOMY is available

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History Note

77

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Tree Number

  1. E04w.237w.890w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Suction. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013396. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013396
  2. Suction. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suction_(medicine)
  3. Suction. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q331835