The sump suction consists of a suction port that is connected to medical suction. Air is drawn in through the air intake, circulates through the sump and exits through the suction port. Gastric contents and secretions can enter the sump cavity through the distal oesophageal aperture or via the posterior sump cavity apertures. The sump is continually cleared alerting the clinician if reflux of gastric content occurs. The suction also clears secretions or blood from the surgical field during nasal surgery.