Physio-Control LUCAS 2 - Manual (Page 19)

LUCAS TM 2 Chest Compression System – Instructions for Use
100666-00 F Valid from CO J2547, © 2011 JOLIFE AB
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WARNING - INCORRECT START
POSITION
The patient's blood circulation is
compromised if the pressure pad presses
down too heavily or too lightly on the chest.
Push the ADJUST key and adjust the height
of the Suction Cup immediately.
Caution - gel on chest
If there is gel on the patient's chest (e.g. from
ultrasound examination), the position of the
Suction Cup can change during operation.
Remove all gel before you apply the Suction
Cup.
Caution - keep your fingers away
Do not put your hands or other body parts on
or below the Suction Cup when LUCAS
operates. Do not touch the claw locks,
especially when you lift the patient.
WARNING - PATIENT INJURY
Do not let the patient or the device stay
unattended when LUCAS operates.
WARNING - CHANGED POSITION
DURING OPERATION
If the position of the Suction Cup changes
during operation or during defibrillation,
immediately push ADJUST and adjust the
position. Always use the LUCAS Stabilization
Strap to help secure the correct position.
WARNING - MALFUNCTION
If there are interruptions, or the
compressions are not sufficient, or
something unusual occurs during operation:
Push ON/OFF for 1 second to stop LUCAS
and remove the device. Start manual chest
compressions.
WARNING - LOW BATTERY
When the orange Battery LED shows an
intermittent light, do one of these:
• Replace the Battery with one that is
charged.
• Connect the external LUCAS Power
Supply.
Caution - do not block the vent holes
Do not cause a blockage of the vent holes
under the hood since this can cause the
device to become too hot.
5.5 Apply the LUCAS™
Stabilization Strap
The LUCAS Stabilization Strap helps secure
the correct position during operation. Apply it
while LUCAS is active to keep interruptions
to a minimum.
Caution - Stabilization Strap application
Delay the application of the LUCAS
Stabilization Strap if this prevents or delays
any medical treatment of the patient.
1. Remove the cushion strap, which is a
part of the Stabilization Strap, from the
Carrying Bag (the support legs strap of
the Stabilization Strap should already be
attached to the support legs).
2. Extend the cushion strap fully at the
buckles.
3. Carefully lift the patient's head and put
the cushion behind the patient's neck.
Position the cushion as near the
patient's shoulders as possible.
4. Connect the buckles on the support leg
straps with the buckles on the cushion
strap. Make sure that the straps are not
twisted.
5. Hold the LUCAS support legs stable and
tighten the cushion strap tightly.