Md. Code Regs. 30.09.10.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024
Section 30.09.10.06 - Standard Ambulance Suction Units

Each ambulance shall be equipped with one:

A. Onboard suction unit which is:
(1) Powered by a reliable source from:
(a) The engine manifold, or
(b) An electrically powered vacuum pump;
(2) Capable of developing a:
(a) Vacuum pressure equivalent to at least 300 mm Hg within 4 seconds of clamping, and
(b) Free air flow of at least 20 liters/minute at the end of the collection tube;
(3) Adjustable in suction force for use in children and intubated patients;
(4) Equipped with wide bore tubing;
(5) Equipped with one rigid pharyngeal suction tip; and
(6) Equipped with two suction catheters with integral thumb controls in assorted sizes appropriate for the patients being transported including at least one size from among:
(a) 6, 8, 10, or 12 French catheter, and
(b) 14, 16, or 18 French catheter; and
B. Portable suction unit which is:
(1) Capable of operating continuously under suction for at least 20 minutes while independent of alternating current;
(2) Capable of developing:
(a) A vacuum pressure equivalent to 300 mm Hg within 4 seconds of clamping, and
(b) A free air flow of at least 20 liters/minute at the end of the suction tube;
(3) Equipped with wide bore tubing;
(4) Equipped with one rigid pharyngeal suction tip; and
(5) Equipped with two suction catheters with integral thumb controls in sizes appropriate for the patients being transported including one size from among:
(a) 6, 8, 10, or 12 French catheter, and
(b) 14, 16, or 18 French catheter.

Md. Code Regs. 30.09.10.06

Regulations .06, Standard Commercial Ambulance Equipment, adopted effective January 10, 2000 (26:27 Md. R. 2017)