Portable suction devices, systems, and methods for controlling suction using same

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a devices and methods to control suction during medical procedures, and more particularly to medical suction devices, systems, and methods for controlling suction using the portable suction devices/systems during endoscopic procedures. For example, the present disclosure includes a portable suction device in fluid communication with an endoscope system, the portable suction device including: a suction regulator device releasably coupled to and in communication with at least one suction tube of the endoscope system, the at least one suction tube in fluid communication with an endoscope of the endoscope system and a suction source of the endoscope system, wherein the suction regulator device is actuatable to at least one of increase or decrease a suction force within the at least one suction tube.

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