A suction system for removing fluid from an individual. The suction system has a container assembly, a suction tube, an output hose and a suction valve assembly. The container assembly is connectable to an air source and a container is configured to receive the fluid from the individual. The suction tube is connectable to the container assembly and in fluid communication with the air source. The output hose is connectable to the container assembly and in fluid communication with the container. The suction valve assembly has a housing and a pin. The pin is movable between an open and closed position so that fluid is removable from the individual.
