LUCAS 2
®
Mechanical Chest Compression Device
Skills to be achieved:
· Explain the rationale for using the LUCAS 2 Device
· Be able to demonstrate appropriate placement, operation, and troubleshooting of the
LUCAS 2 Device
Theoretical knowledge to be covered:
· Indications for use
· Contra-indications
· Anatomy of the device
· How to use the device
Answer the following questions:
· What is the LUCAS 2 Device?
· When should the LUCAS 2 Device be used?
· How does the LUCAS 2 Device work?
· How do you adjust the suction cup/plunger placement?
· How do you check the battery level?
· How do you change the battery?
· Which parts are disposable and how do you clean the device?
What is the LUCAS 2 Mechanical Chest Compression Device?
The Lucas 2 Device is designed to provide effective and consistent automated external
chest compressions to patients over the age of 12 suffering from non traumatic cardiac
arrest.
When should the LUCAS 2 be used?
For inclusion within the 2Cheer study, the LUCAS 2 Device should be used where manual
chest compressions would otherwise be used, AND if:
- age under 12-70yr
AND meets ALL of the following criteria:
•
the cardiac arrest is likely to be of primary cardiac or respiratory cause
•
the cardiac arrest was witnessed by a bystander or paramedic or hospital
staff member
•
chest compressions commenced within 10 minutes
•
initial cardiac rhythm of ventricular fibrillation (VF)
•
immediate availability of a mechanical CPR device with paramedic staff
•
the cardiac arrest duration (collapse to arrival at ED) has been < 60minutes
OR meets ONE of the following criteria:
•
Severe hypothermia (<32°C) due to accidental exposure
•
Severe overdose with
β
-blockers, tricyclic antidepressants, digoxin or other
agents causing profound reversible myocardial depression and/or cardiac
rhythm disturbance
•
Any other cause where there is likely to be reversibility of the cardiac arrest if
an artificial circulation can be provided (e.g. massive pulmonary embolism)
Summary of Contents for LUCAS 2
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