As an emergency medical services responder, you know how important it is to maintain good health. The stress of EMS, the long hours, and the erratic nature of the job can lead to hypertension and anxiety, lack of sleep, and missed meals (or worse yet, high consumption of fast foods). Just as you should be vigilant about your personal health, you should also maintain the health of your equipment. An unhealthy body is easily taxed; so too is your equipment if it’s not kept in good working order. And one of the most crucial pieces of equipment is your portable medical suction unit.