Physio-Control LUCAS - Manual (Page 12)

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LUCAS TM C HEST C OMPRESSION S YSTEM , I NSTRUCTIONS FOR U SE
2 Warnings and
precautions
Important
This section contains safety information. All users
must read this section before using LUCAS Chest
Compression System and observe the safety
information at all times during use.
Sections 2.1 to 2.5 summarize warnings and
precautions during assembly and use of LUCAS
Chest Compression System.
Additional hazards are described in relevant
sections of the Instructions for Use. All users must
observe the safety information in
Warnings
and
Cautions
during use of LUCAS Chest Compression
System.
2.1 A
SSEMBLY
WARNING – LETHAL PINCH HAZARD
If the air is connected during the assembly
procedure, and the
ON/OFF
-knob is in the
Active
position, the compressions may seriously injure the
patient or create conditions leading to death of the
patient.
Always follow the described sequence of air
connection and assembly.
Caution - Keep hose and connectors clean
The mechanical parts of LUCAS may be damaged if
sand or soil enters the air hose, resulting in reduced
performance.
Always keep the hose and connectors clean, do not
leave these parts on the ground.
2.2 U
SING
LUCAS C
HEST
C
OMPRESSION
S
YSTEM
WARNING – IMPROPER USE
Improper use of the device can cause serious injury
to the patient and ineffective chest compressions.
J OLIFE AB strongly recommends that the equipment
only be used by personnel who have undertaken
training in use and handling of LUCAS Chest
Compression System.
Other personnel may assist those with the
necessary training in using LUCAS.
WARNING – DEVICE STATUS
If your LUCAS unit does not appear as in the
illustration in Section 1.4, or if the device does not
function in the same way as in training, or according
to specification:
Discontinue use and continue with manual chest
compressions.
WARNING – MALFUNCTION
If there is air leakage, interruption in compressions
or insufficient compressions, if the frequency is
wrong, or there is jarring, or there is something else
that cannot be classified as normal running:
Disconnect the air hose immediately, turn the
ON/
OFF
knob to
Adjust
and remove the device. Start
manual chest compressions.
WARNING – SUCTION CUP SLIDING ON GEL
If there is gel on the patient’s chest (e.g. from
ultrasound examination), the position of the suction
cup may change during use.
Remove any gel left before applying the suction cup.
WARNING – PATIENT INJURY OR DEATH
Do not leave the patient or device unattended while
LUCAS Chest Compression System is active.