Physio-Control LUCAS - Manual (Page 18)

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LUCAS TM C HEST C OMPRESSION S YSTEM , I NSTRUCTIONS FOR U SE
ACTIVE
LOCK
g
3.5 O
PERATING
LUCAS C
HEST
C
OMPRESSION
S
YSTEM
3.5.1 S TARTING COMPRESSIONS
When the position of the suction cup is correctly
adjusted according to Section 3.4, LUCAS can be
switched on:
1. Turn the ON/OFF knob to Active . LUCAS
will now give chest compressions.
WARNING – PATIENT INJURY OR DEATH
Do not leave the patient or device unattended while
LUCAS is active.
2. Check that the device is working as it should
regarding frequency and compression.
3. When you want to stop chest compressions,
turn the ON/OFF knob to the Lock position,
without changing the respective positions of
the patient and device.
3.5.2 A
PPLYING
LUCAS S
TABILIZATION
S
TRAP
When LUCAS is applied to the patient and
performing compressions under the supervision of
one person of the LUCAS team, attach the
Stabilization Strap to LUCAS (Figure
g ). For
detailed instructions, please refer to Appendix B.