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LUCAS
®
3 Chest Compression System
Instructor Guidebook
DEVICE OVERVIEW
LUCAS Chest Compression System
The LUCAS Chest Compression System is a portable tool designed to overcome problems
identified with manual chest compressions. The LUCAS device assists rescuers by
delivering effective, consistent and continuous chest compressions as recommended in the
American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR
1
and the European Resuscitation Council
guidelines
2
. Both human
3, 4
and experimental
5, 6
studies have shown that the LUCAS device
can produce coronary perfusion pressures (CPP) of over 15mmHg during prolonged CPR,
better than manual CPR.
Intended Use
LUCAS Chest Compression System is to be used for performing external cardiac
compressions on adult patients who have acute circulatory arrest defined as an absence of
spontaneous breathing and pulse, and loss of consciousness.
The LUCAS device must only be used in cases where chest compressions are likely to help
the patient.
Contraindications
Do NOT
use the LUCAS Chest Compression System in these cases:
§
If it is not possible to position the LUCAS device safely or correctly on the
patient’s chest.
§
Too small patient: if the LUCAS device alerts with 3 fast signals when lowering the
Suction Cup, and you cannot enter the
PAUSE
mode or
ACTIVE
mode.
§
Too large patient: If you cannot lock the Upper Part of the LUCAS device to the Back
Plate without compressing the patient’s chest.
Always follow local and/or international guidelines for CPR when you use the LUCAS chest
compression system.
Personnel
It is recommended the LUCAS device is only used by persons with medical skills such as:
first responders, ambulance personnel, nurses, physicians or medical staff, who have:
§
Undertaken a CPR course according to the resuscitation guidelines (e.g., American
Heart Association, European Council Resuscitation or equivalent)
§
AND received training in using the LUCAS device
Summary of Contents for LUCAS 3
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