Wis. Admin. Code Trans § Trans 309.22

Current through November 25, 2024
Section Trans 309.22 - Suction aspirator system

An electrically powered suction aspirator system shall be furnished with an illuminated switch and a panel-mounted, labeled, quick disconnect inlet device on the panel. The suction pump shall be located in an area that is accessible, but the patient compartment shall be insulated from the pump's sound and vibration. The pump shall be vented to the vehicle's exterior. A vacuum control and a shut-off valve, or combination thereof, shall be provided to adjust vacuum levels. A vacuum indicator gauge of 3 inches +/-0.5 inches in diameter, with numerical markers at least every 100 mm Hg and a total range of 0 to 760 mm Hg, shall be provided. The collection bottle or bag shall be nonbreakable and transparent with a minimum 1,000 ml capacity. The minimum inside diameter for the suction tubing connectors shall be at least 1/4 inch. One spare, non-breakable suction collecting bottle shall be stored nearby if a disposable bag is not used. The following accessories shall be furnished and stored to be readily available, and shall be a single-patient use item: one suction rinsing water bottle; one semi-rigid non-metallic pharyngeal suction tip; at least one spare suction tip and at least one adult and one infant catheter; and one 6-foot length or more of translucent wide bore, non-kinking suction tubing, reasonably thick walled to prevent its collapse under high suction. The suction aspirator system shall provide a minimum of 30 liters per minute flow at the catheter tip. The suction aspirator system shall achieve a minimum of 300 mm Hg vacuum within 4 seconds after the suction tube is closed.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Transportation Trans 309.22

Cr. Register, October, 1986, No. 370, eff. 11-1-86; am., Register, April, 1994, No. 460, eff. 5-1-94; am. Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 4-1-99.
Amended by, CR 19-074: r. and recr. Register October 2020 No. 778, eff. 11-1-20; correction made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register October 2020 No. 778, eff. 11/1/2020

Pursuant to s. Trans 309.25, as created by CR 19-074, this section is repealed eff. July 15, 2023, or upon promulgation by the Department of Health Services of administrative rules establishing standards and inspections, as well as legislative appropriation of resources for such inspections, whichever comes sooner.