Physio-Control LUCAS 2 - Manual (Page 20)

LUCAS TM 2 Chest Compression System – Instructions for Use
100666-00 F Valid from CO J2547, © 2011 JOLIFE AB
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6. Make sure that the position of the Suc-
tion Cup is correct on the patient's
chest.
If it is not, adjust the position:
a. Push ADJUST.
b. Release the cushion straps from the
support leg straps.
c. Adjust the Suction Cup position (as
described in the section 5.4.2).
d. When the Suction Cup is in the correct
position, push ACTIVE (continuous)
or ACTIVE (30:2) to start the
compressions again.
e. Attach the cushion strap again. Refer
to the steps 2 to 5 above .
5.6 Move the patient
5.6.1 Secure the patient's arms
When you move the patient, you can secure
the patient's arms with the Patient Straps on
the LUCAS. This makes it easier to move the
patient.
Caution - do not lift by the Patient Straps
Do not use the Patient Straps to lift the
patient. The straps are only to attach the
patient's arms to LUCAS.
Caution - IV access
Make sure that IV access is not obstructed.
5.6.2 Prepare to lift the patient
1. Make a decision about what equipment
you will move and where to put the trans-
portation device.
2. Those at the patient's side:
a. put one hand below the claw locks
under the support leg
b. with the other hand, hold the patient's
belt, trousers or under the thigh
3. Make sure that the patient's head is
stable.
5.6.3 Lift the patient
1. Push PAUSE to temporarily stop the
compressions.
2. Lift and move the patient to a stretcher or
other transportation device (backboard,
vacuum mattress or similar).
3. Make sure that the Suction Cup is in the
correct position on the patient's chest.
4. Push ACTIVE (continuous) or
ACTIVE (30:2) to start the compres-
sions again.