Methods, apparatuses, and systems for aspirating airways

An apparatus for aspirating an airway of a patient, the apparatus comprising:

• a main body comprising:
• a pressure sensor;
• a controller in communication with the pressure sensor, the controller comprising:
• a processor;
• a centrifugal pump;
• and
• a memory;
• a power source in communication with the controller;
• a storage canister housing coupled to the main body, the storage canister housing comprising:
• a first end coupled to the main body;
• a second end having a weighted portion and configured to be coupled to the first end to permit free rotation, such that the second end gravitationally rotates about a first longitudinal axis;
• an inlet disposed on the second end, where the inlet is configured to rotate about a second longitudinal axis that is offset by a distance from the first longitudinal axis;
• a storage canister disposed within the storage canister housing and coupled to the inlet of the storage canister housing, the storage canister comprising:
• a first portion having a plurality of ribs defining a fixed volume;
• a second portion coupled to the first portion and defining a second volume;
• and
• a suction tube having a proximal end coupled to the inlet and a distal end;
• and
• a handle coupled to the distal end of the suction tube, the handle comprising:
• a first portion having an opening configured to receive a suction catheter;
• and
• a second portion moveably coupled to the first portion and configured to receive the distal end of the suction tube.