Abstract: A portable suction device with a base which includes a pump with a pump outlet and inlet and a battery holder with rechargeable batteries connected to the pump via a switch. The base includes a battery charging jack therein for recharging the batteries from a suitable electric power supply. The suction device includes a collection container with a view window for viewing the contents therein. Within the collection container is a disposable plastic liner which includes a connector for releasably engaging the pump outlet. Integrally formed on the collection container are threads for a screw-on lid and a tubing support for a piece of tubing. The collection container may include a holder for a supply of sterile disposable tubing pieces.