Physio Control LUCAS 3, Instructor Manual

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LUCAS
®
3 Chest Compression System
Instructor Guidebook
2. Adjust the height of the Suction Cup to set the Start Position. This is the position
where the LUCAS device will start its two-inch compressions, and the point where it
will return the chest for full recoil.
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Make sure the LUCAS device is in
ADJUST
mode
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Push the Suction Cup down with two fingers until the Pressure Pad touches the
patient’s chest without compressing it
Ÿ Push PAUSE to lock the start position.
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Check for proper position. If you need to reposition:
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Push ADJUST , pull the Suction Cup up, move the device by pulling the
Support Legs, push the Suction Cup down until the Pressure Pad touches
the chest, then push PAUSE once back in place
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Push either ACTIVE (continuous) or ACTIVE (30:2) .
Notes:
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The LUCAS device has a “quick fit” feature, so if the Pressure Pad is pushed down
too hard, or not touching the chest fully, the device will adjust the Pressure Pad by up
to 30 mm /1.2 inches in either direction to the correct start position.
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Some users will use a marker to draw a line on the chest around the top and/or
bottom of the Suction Cup to help monitor placement during operation.
The LUCAS Stabilization Strap helps secure the correct position during operation. Apply it
while the LUCAS device is active to keep interruptions to a minimum. Delay the application
if it delays any medical treatment of the patient. The Stabilization Strap is not a neck
Stabilization Strap but a device Stabilization Strap. The Stabilization Strap can fit and be put
on the outside of a c-collar.
Moving the Patient
When you move the patient, you can secure the patient’s arms by placing their wrists in the
Patient Straps on the LUCAS device. This makes it easier to move the patient, but DO NOT
lift the patient by the Patient Straps. Make sure that IV access is not obstructed.