A catheter mount (200c) is configured to be attached to a respiratory apparatus. The catheter mount includes a plurality of ports in fluid communication with each other. The plurality of ports include an interface port (330c) configured to connect to an interface tube, a conduit port (250c) configured to connect to a conduit tube, and at least one suction port (350c) configured to allow insertion of a suction catheter (160). The catheter mount further comprises a switch (390c) configured to redirect the suction catheter depending upon the positioning of the switch to access both the interface port and conduit port.
