Physio Control LUCAS 3, Instructor Manual

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3 / SMALL GROUP HANDS-ON TRAINING AND APPLICATION PRACTICE
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Start with the LUCAS device in the Carrying Case, next to the Brad manikin and ask for
a volunteer to perform manual CPR on the manikin:
1. Opens case; presses ON/OFF for one second to start self-test and power up the
LUCAS 3 chest compression system.
§ Key points:
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Carrying Case was designed to be fast and easy to deploy.
Ÿ To open, grab the zipper handles and unzip the case.
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Make sure users see how the device is oriented in the bag, point out that the
charge port is facing down to ensure the device can be charged while in the case,
and where the ON/OFF button is located.
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You’ll hear several tones when the device is turned on. These sounds are a self test.
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Note: The LUCAS device powers down automatically after 5 minutes in the
ADJUST mode.
2. Removes Back Plate from the case
3. Verbalises “stop manual CPR” to other rescuer
4. Places Back Plate under patient, immediately below patient’s armpits
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Key points:
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Reiterate the Back Plate can be oriented in either direction and the graphic is only
intended to provide a reminder of where to orient the Back Plate in relation to the
patient, and where to position the Piston and Suction Cup.
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To place the Back Plate, you can 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.
‐ If using a Brad manikin (or comparable), demonstrate lifting the torso
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Explain that an accurate position of the Back Plate makes it easier and faster to
position the Suction Cup correctly.
5. Verbalises “Resume manual CPR” to other rescuer
6. Lifts Upper Part of LUCAS 3 device from case and pulls once on the Release Rings
to check the claw locks are open, then lets go of Rings
Instructor Notes:
With users following along on the User Performance Evaluation, walk through each step
before doing a live action, full-speed demonstration.
Each numbered step below corresponds with a step in the User Performance Evaluation.