Physio Control LUCAS 3, Instructor Manual

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LUCAS
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3 Chest Compression System
Instructor Guidebook
THE LUCAS DEVICE IN THE CATH LAB
The LUCAS device is mainly made of radiotranslucent materials (transparent to x-ray),
except for the Hood and the Piston, and a fully radiotranslucent cath lab Back Plate
that does not interfere with the angiogram is available.
The cath lab Back Plate is made out of carbon fiber, which is lightweight and
very strong. It can be pre-positioned in unstable patients, without compromising
angiographic imaging, and allowing for quick set up in case of refractory/non-shockable
arrest. The standard yellow Back Plate can be used as well, however the ridges of the
Back Plate design will appear as shadows in the imaging/views of the coronary arteries.
The anterior-posterior design of the LUCAS Piston means that cranial and caudal
angulation views are necessary when performing angiography during the time the
LUCAS device is in place. Because of its radiotranslucency except for the Hood and the
Piston, the LUCAS device allows for all oblique projections except the straight anterior-
posterior. This means the following projections can be obtained in monoplane:
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LAO Cranial/Caudal Oblique
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RAO Cranial/Caudal Oblique
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Straight Caudal
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Straight Lateral
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Straight Cranial
See the Common Angiographic Views with LUCAS Device section of this guide for
examples of angiographic views obtained with LUCAS device in place.
Applying the LUCAS device on the Cath Lab Table
The LUCAS device is applied to the patient using the same steps as usual. Prior to
placing the device into service in the cath lab, we encourage users to practice and
familiarise themselves with maneuvering the imaging equipment while the LUCAS
device is in place.