Physio Control LUCAS 3, Instructor Manual

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LUCAS
®
3 Chest Compression System
Instructor Guidebook
Apply LUCAS device to the patient
Always apply the device with minimal interruptions in compressions. This can be done in
two brief pauses.
1. Remove the Back Plate from the Carrying Case.
2. Temporarily stop manual CPR while placing the Back Plate under the patient,
immediately below the armpits. You can use several procedures to do this: either
lift the patient’s torso and slide the Back Plate under from the head, or log roll the
patient and slide the Back Plate in from the side.
3. Start manual CPR again.
4. Hold the handles on the Support Legs to remove the LUCAS Upper Part from the
case. Pull the Release Rings once to make sure that the Claw Locks are open, then
let go of the Release Rings.