Sec. 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.