07/02/2020
6 Medical Suction Machine
Problems to Avoid
1. Expensive to Purchase
Some hospitals try to offset low suction
problems with portable vacuum systems. These
portal vacuum systems are expensive to
purchase. Paying too much for your system up
front is only one part of the problem. The
ongoing maintenance fees and service needs
can also escalate over time.
2. High Energy Usage
Portable vacuum systems can place extra
demands on your healthcare facility. They are
far from an energy efficient, cost-saving piece
of equipment for your healthcare facility.
3. Bulky Machine
The space constraint of your operating room is
also a criteria to consider when dealing with
portable medical suction machines. Your
equipment can take up too much space and
clutter your operating rooms.
4. Noisy
Any medical suction device is going to make
some noise when the vacuum kicks on. If your
equipment is making it impossible to
communicate with your team or if there are
frequent, unexpected alarms and noises coming
from the machines your staff will not use the
system.
5. Low Efficiency
Optimum vacuum flow is a necessity in the
OR. Machines that do not provide enough
suction or that do not work consistently will
slow down regular procedures. In addition, loss
of suction and inability to remove fluids and
gases in a timely manner present risks to your
patient. Suction from the house system keeps
OR working areas clear and visible and makes
the surgeon’s job easier.
6. Dangerous to Operate
Some hospitals try to fix the low suction
problem by pouring medical enzyme solution
into the vacuum system. It is a dangerous
scenario which can cause "the biohazard to get
sucked back to the main system reserve tank,
which is an infectious control issue and
could result in shorting out a vacuum pump."
Conclusion
Patient care is our ultimate priority. Well
informed decisions can be made before
entering the operating room. Equipment running
at full capacity will boost OR productivity,
increase procedures resulting in