The UH-60Q prototype MEDEVAC Black Hawk in configured to provide day/night, adverse weather, emergency movement of patients. The objective of this report is to describe the results of performance test on the medical suction system installed on the prototype aircraft. The medical suction system in the aircraft consists of two independent suction pumps capable of producing from 0 to 250 mmHg continuous or intermittent vacuum through any of six 1/2-inch ports. Each port accommodated an air flow of 17 to 18 liters per minute and was not affected by operation of other ports on the same pump. The redundant design of the system will provide some backup capability if a single suction pump fails. Labeling of the controls requires modification. Medical aidmen operating the unit recommended the pressure controls and outlets be moved to the control panel by the head of the patient. UH-60Q, MEDEVAC Black Hawk, Medical equipment, Testing.


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    Title :

    Technical Evaluation of the UH-60Q: Medical Suction System


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    Publication date :

    1994


    Size :

    21 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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