Physio Control LUCAS 3, Instructor Manual

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LUCAS
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3 Chest Compression System
Instructor Guidebook
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Key points:
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Let go of the Release Rings when attaching the Upper Part to the Back
Plate. Pulling them once is only to ensure that the Claw Locks are open and will
snap onto the Back Plate. To demonstrate why you pull the Release Rings before
attaching the Upper Part, manually close one of the Claw Locks and show what
happens when the Release Rings are pulled.
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Demonstrate that an effective way to remove the LUCAS device from the Carrying
Case is for the user to place their thumbs in the top opening of the handle, and
while grasping the handle, one finger can be placed in Release Rings so that
removing the device and ensuring the Claw Locks are open can be done in one
fluid motion.
7. Connects the Upper Part to the backboard – starting on the side closest to user.
Listens for click.
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Key points:
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The purpose of attaching the side closest to the user first is to allow manual
compressions to continue with minimal interruptions while the person applying the
LUCAS device swings the other Support Leg through the other rescuer’s arms.
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If necessary, the other rescuer, when they are stopping manual CPR, can grab the
Support Leg and help guide it into position.
8. Pulls up once to ensure attachment
9. Positions the Suction Cup immediately above the end of the sternum in the center of
the chest and adjusts if necessary.
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Key points:
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Demonstrate physically feeling for the end of the sternum and guiding the Suction
Cup into place.
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Demonstrate how to adjust the position of the Suction Cup by grasping both sides
of the Suction Cup and lifting when device is in ADJUST mode.
10. Pushes the Suction Cup down using two fingers with the device in ADJUST
mode until the pressure pad inside the Suction Cup touches the patient’s chest.
11. Pushes PAUSE to lock start position
12. Presses ACTIVE (30:2) .or ACTIVE (continuous)
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Key points:
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Reiterate that 30:2 should be used with an unsecured airway (i.e., using a Bag
Valve Mask) and users can switch to continuous without having to pause
compressions once an advanced airway is in place.
13. Fully extends the Stabilization Strap at the buckles
14. Places the cushion of the Stabilization Strap under patient’s neck
15. Connects buckles on support cushion straps to device straps
16. Tightens support cushion straps firmly