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2 Introduction
2.1 Unpacking and prepare the LSU for use
- Remove the LSU from its packaging and
inspect all parts for damage. If there are any
signs of damage or if any parts are missing,
immediately notify Laerdal or one of our
authorised distributors.
- Insert the battery according to section 6.7.
- Place the LSU on charge for a minimum of
24 hours to make sure you have a fully
charged battery (see section 6.5).
- After being charged for 24 hours, perform the
Device Test according to section 7.
2.2 Indications for Use
The LSU is a portable, electrically powered,
medical suction equipment intended for field and
transport use. It is intended for intermittent
operation to remove secretions, blood or vomit
from a patient´s airway to allow ventilation.
Higher vacuum levels are generally selected for
oropharyngeal suctioning, and lower vacuum
levels are usually selected for tracheal suctioning
and the suctioning of children and infants.
2.3 Contraindications
None known.
2.4 Features and Benefits
- Splashproof, rugged and solid.
- Easy access to the tubing.
- Equipped with an internal battery that can
easily be replaced without using tools.
- Charging of battery can be done directly from
AC or DC mains - no external charger is
needed.
- Fast charge option of 3 hours, giving approx.
80% battery capacity.
- Operation possible from internal battery and
directly from AC or DC mains - no adapter is
needed.
- A large combined ON/OFF switch and
vacuum selector makes operation easy even
with heavy-duty gloves.
- A green LED bargraph makes it easy to
observe the actual vacuum level during
operation.
- Another green LED bargraph indicates approx.
remaining battery capacity.
2.5 Limited Warranty
The LSU comes with a five (5) year limited
warranty*. See the enclosed “Laerdal Global
Warranty” for terms and conditions.
The warranty is also available at
www.laerdal.com
* Excluding the canister and tubing systems.
