In the few instances that I needed to, I have used this method. Thankfully with out any problems..
There was a recent post on a breeders forum. They recommended a DeLee Suction Catheter (size 8 )
http://www.1cascade.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=7958
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it is used to clear air ways at birth. you basically put one end of the Dulee in your mouth and the other goes to the puppies mouth and nose. You suck and it will clear the fluid and fall into the trap and not your mouth.
Clear mouth
nose
mouth
never clear nose first as it can pull fluid from the mouth and it may go into lungs as they take their first breaths. So mouth, nose, mouth again.
Use sucking motion on the dulee and again the trap between the hoses will hold the fluid keeping it from going into your mouth.
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I can send you a link to the whole discussion Todd, if you want..