Страница 1: ...c 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 memb...
Страница 2: ...nute to a depth of 4 5cm and weighs 7 8 kg with battery It has an equal compression decompression time and has an average battery operation time of 45 minutes It has two ACTIVE modes of operation a continuous mode and a 30 2 mode which pauses compressions for BVM ventilation We will NOT be using the 30 2 mode Using the LUCAS 2 Device 1 Minimise Interruptions to Manual CPR at all times 2 Confirm in...
Страница 3: ...ckboard listening for the click of attachment and pulling up to ensure secure attachment 6 Position the suction cup over the chest using two fingers and with the device in the adjust mode button 1 The suction cups inferior rim should be one finger breadth above the xiphisternum For proper Depth D of compressions the hard plunger inside the suction cup must touch the sternum 7 Press the pause butto...
Страница 4: ...t of the device on the patient securing of the patients hands with the wrist straps and transport of the patient can all occur with the LUCAS 2 device in operation 11 A reminder that defibrillation pads will need to be moved or replaced if they are in contact with the suction cup plunger 12 If you need to adjust the plunger position press the pause button button 2 then the adjust button button 1 C...
Страница 5: ...disposing of single use parts 1 The suction cup should be disposed of after each use 2 The LUCAS 2 device should not be immersed in water The device backboard and straps can be cleaned by wiping down with a mild soap or disinfectant solution Start of Shift checks 1 A battery check can be performed by holding the MUTE button 2 You should also check that all the parts straps and spare battery are in...
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