Physio-Control LUCAS - Manual (Page 14)

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LUCAS TM C HEST C OMPRESSION S YSTEM , I NSTRUCTIONS FOR U SE
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3 Using LUCAS
LUCAS Chest Compression System should be used
to treat patients following the same routines as for
manual CPR.
This section describes the use of LUCAS. It is
divided into nine steps:
1. Arrival at the patient
2. Unpacking and connecting the air
3. Assembly
4. Adjustment
5. Operating
6. Defibrillation
7. Transporting the patient
8. Changing air sources
9. Removing LUCAS from the patient
3.1 A
RRIVAL AT THE PATIENT
Upon arrival at the patient, confirm cardiac arrest
by determining level of consciousness, breathing
and pulse (Figure w ).
If the patient has suffered a cardiac arrest,
commence cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
with the LUCAS team immediately.
If CPR is already being carried out when you arrive,
assist as required. Do not interrupt CPR.
3.2 U
NPACKING AND CONNECTING THE AIR
On arrival, one of the LUCAS team members should
immediately start to unpack and connect LUCAS
Chest Compression System.
3.2.1 U
NPACKING
LUCAS
1. Place the bag on the floor/ground with the
straps downwards and the top opposite you
(Figure
r ).
2. Take hold of the straps on the side of the cover
and open up the cover so that the entire bag
unfolds (Figure
r ).