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405.01B405.01B405.01B405.01B ---- Suction Device Suction Device Suction Device Suction Device
Anne Huff, Fire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: EMTEMTEMTEMT----BLSBLSBLSBLS
Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 9/9/9/9/16161616/2009/2009/2009/2009
ReviReviReviReviewewewewed:ed:ed:ed: 00005555////22222222/2015/2015/2015/2015
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The EMT shall show the proper use of the suction device using the criteria prescribed.
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the Objective
You will explain and demonstrate the proper techniques for the suction device. You will
begin at my instruction to start. The skill will end when you have completed all of the identified
steps and you tell me that you are finished. Do you understand these instructions?
III. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note
The EMT will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of evaluation.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Suction device with tubing and tips
B. Manikin
C. Watch or clock which displays seconds
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. TDSHS EMT Skills, Cardiac Arrest Management/AED.
B. TDSHS Criteria Sheet, TDSHS website.
C. Brady Prehospital, 7th edition, pages 106-108.
D. Brady Emergency Care, 9th edition, pages 122-126.
E. SOG 203.01A, SOG 203.01E, SOG 203.01I, SOG 203.01T, SOG 203.01U.
PB 405.01B – Suction Device Page 2 of 2
405.01B – Suction Device
Discipline: EMT-BLS
Name:
Officer #:
Evaluator:
Officer #:
Date:
Location:
If the First Responder:
a) Positions patient to prevent aspiration by turning patient's head to the
side or turning the patient to the side as a unit. ............................................................ 1.0_____
b) Prepares suction device. ...................................................................................................... 1.0_____
c) Inserts catheter and applies suction properly ................................................................. 1.0_____
d) Suctions for 5-15 seconds .................................................................................................. 1.0_____
Time Allocation
Completes skill in allotted time .................................................................................... P/F _____
Allotted time for this skill: 2 minutes 0 seconds
Actual time: _____ minutes _____ seconds
Points
Possible
Passing
Score
Attempt
Performance Rating
(Points)
PASS
FAIL
4
4
First
Second
Medical Director’s Initials DK Date 05/22/2015