_ SUCTION MACHINE + “Suction Machin: hine- is an apparatus use for aspiration of gas liquid. It can aspirate podily fluids from many different areas of the body safely. suction Pressures use for children/young people age | Suction pressure Prem baby |) 80100mmhg * Bapy to 1 yr | toddler _ mas ‘ preschooler i 1} 100-120mmhg_— | Eonool age 50-120 ~ | 120-150mmhg | fadolescenvadul Checking the machine * . am Check the charge by switching it on and looking for charge levels * [Sok at machine to ensure all parts of the equipment are clean and intact 2 Check both chargers+ mains adaptor are available Check the pressure by switching it on, bend the tubing from the machine to the catheter to cut of air from machine- this will show the maximum pressure the machine can give «NB Maximiim pressure is age appropriate and is essential to ensure safe care of the child/young person «Adjust pressure to correct settings for child/young person in your care » Ensure you have an adequate supply of catheters < Ensure you have an adequate supply of gloves + Adequate supply T vents/Swedish noses 2 A supply of cool boiled water for flushing the tubing after use 1 Ifyou carry emergency tracheostomy tubes in the suction bag please ensure you have both tubes when you check the equipment If no pressure ensure the filter on the machine is fitted the correct way round Checking the suction machine is an Important part of the child/young peer” care and failure to check it will mean that you are working outside your competency ‘nd may put the child/young person and your job at risk ‘Below is typical suction machine that the children/young people use within the community, Suction machines may vary but the principals stay the same, 1 ag eee ton euning pom bde |p ESSE | * o patie Z Boo ee dispos: * Cilant shut oth incor pc 70.0, 0705-2007 Lof6 BES \ Level: NCI TESBA~ GCLESOC JRADaneman mation Sheet No. 04 SUCTION MACHINE TYPES OF SUCTION APPARATUS - nai * Diaphragm + Impeller + Thermotic * Liquid + Gravity PARTS AND IDENTIFICATION AND FUNCTIONS + -Switch-ON/OFF the unit + ‘Pressure gauges-indicates negative pressure + Suction bottle with cap-fluids depository * Rubber tubing-connector to other accessories + Pilot lamp-indicates power presence + Pump-produce pressure + Motor-drivestthe pump + Control diakcontrols flow of pressure Version 0.0 07-05-2007 20f6 Sector: BES Level: NCIT SDA ~ QCLBSDE RAInformation Sheet No. 04 SUCTION MACHINE Portable Suction Machine Unit { Suction botti a | | eae & 4 ‘ Serve as the container of suction = | Vacuum gauge Indicate amount the pressure Defective plug or cord| > Repairireplace plug and i 4 | + Defective power cord L switch + _ Replace power switch Wolor not running | > Defective starting 7 Replace stariing | capacitor | capacitor | | + Stuck-up motor + Repairireplace motor | | + Defective windings + Repaitireplace windings | Pressures low or [leakage > Gheckirepairireplace the Ino pressure {clogged fiter ff iffound defective. | | A. Hose or tubing | . B. Bottle caps'or cover \olornotrunning | > Detective pump > Repairireplace pump uit no pressure assembly assembly . jisylratting motor | > Defective 7 Replace bearinglshatiing bearing/shatting + Replace footings | + _Worn-out footings . normal motor > Misaligned rotor 7 Repairireplace rotor lemperature + Defective + Repairireplac % ‘ + -bushing/bearing / bushing/bearing/shatting shatting + Repairireplace cooling | + Defective cooling fan fan . | + Starting capacitor + Replace starting shorted capacitor 7 Defective electrical 7 Repairireplace wings | | wiring : : Sector: BES | Level: NCI TESDA~ QCLBSDC JRA Module Title ar Equipment | _Information Sheet No_ 04 - 7 SUCTION MACHINE Preventive Maintenance Procedure Preventive maintenance of suction machine should be done at least twice a cessary 7 Below is a checklist where most suction machines should be done duri entive maintenance + Perform visual inspection + Check the whole unit for any physical defects \eck hose for possible any leakage e + Check power cords for worn or insulation defects + Check power switch + Lubjicatich of all moving parts Verify vacuum pressure + Check caster wheels + Check suction bottles * Check stopper for possible breaks or leaks + Check pump head for efficiency * Check flapber valves and valve seating, replace if necessary + Check piston for possible leaks + Check cranks for breaks * Check carbon brush for effectiveness + Check motor + Clean the whole unit + Check gauge for proper functioning and accuracy, replace if necessary Sector: BES” Level: NCI S04 — QCLB JRASelf-check 04 SUCTION MACHINE is an apparatus use for aspiration of gas liquid Types Of Suction Apparatus . 2 4 . Bue Bonet Noes Johnny R. Asuncion Jan 28, 2009