MGE UPS Systems SAM Operating And Maintenance Manual page 4

General Description
THE SAM e.p.s unit is a robust electrically powered fully portable medical suction pump intended for field
and transport use in both Medical facilities and out in the community. It is intended for intermittent operation
to remove secretions, blood or vomit from a patient's airway to allow ventilation. It may be used continuously
– for the charge of the battery – where considered necessary. It may also be used in a fully occluded condition
for short periods (10 minutes max.) - continuous use in an occluded condition will impair its performance and
is not recommended.
It may be powered by an external DC or AC supply mains, or from its internal 12V battery. The battery may
be charged externally from an external DC or AC supply mains.
A single rotary switch allows the operator to select a number of pre-set vacuum settings between zero and
550+mmHg. Visual indication of settings and conditions is via LCD's on the control fascia of the unit. A low
battery indicator light shows the status of the battery and there is a light to indicate when the unit is being run
from mains power. Treatment can be provided during re-charging.
Higher vacuum levels are generally selected for oropharyngeal suction, and lower vacuum levels for tracheal
suction, children, and infants.
There are no contraindications.
Collection
Vessel
Illumination
Lamp
Tilting
Cradle
Collection Vessel – the SAM e.p.s unit has been designed to accept a reusable collection vessel or various
disposable liner systems as shown in this manual. The collection vessel sits securely in a tilting cradle. The
standard unit is fitted with the SAM 1 reusable collection vessel. Only collection systems approved by MG
Electric can be used with the SAM e.p.s.
Tilting Cradle – When the unit requires setting on uneven terrain or surface the collection vessel and cradle
may be tilted through 30 increments to maintain a vertical or near vertical position for the vessel and thus
avoiding potential spillage or reduced capacity and allowing treatment to continue. The cradle may be
removed by tilting forward and pushing up from underneath. It should not be pulled from the top as this could
result in damage to the cradle.
Illumination Lamp – If the unit has to be operated in reduced light - the facility to illuminate the operating
area for a selectable period has been provided. The battery life will be reduced when the lamp is used.
Patient tubing and Catheter – Adjacent to the collection vessel is the location for storing tubing and catheter
– in their sterile packaging. These are not supplied with the unit - order MSP1204.
Manual 156 - Issue 08
SAM e.p.s – UK
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Control
Panel
Patient
Tubing
Not
Supplied
Patient
Catheter
Not
Supplied
Control
Knob
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