Physio-Control LUCAS - Manual (Page 22)

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LUCAS TM C HEST C OMPRESSION S YSTEM , I NSTRUCTIONS FOR U SE
3.9 R
EMOVING
LUCAS
FROM THE PATIENT
To remove LUCAS Chest Compression System
from the patient after treatment:
1. Switch off the device by turning the ON/OFF
knob to Adjust .
2. Raise the suction cup and place the height
adjustment handle in its uppermost position.
3. If available, close the air valve, and disconnect
the air hose from the air source.
4. To detach LUCAS Stabilization Strap,
disconnect the support cushion straps from the
device straps.
5. Disconnect the upper part of LUCAS by placing
one finger in each release ring of the handles on
the support legs and pulling these up so the
upper part releases from the back plate. Lay the
upper part carefully on the floor.
6. If the patient’s condition allows it, remove the
back plate.
Before packing LUCAS or LUCAS Stabilization
Strap into the carrying bag, clean and, if required,
disinfect the product(s). See instructions in
Section 4.
4 Care after use
This section describes the routines that should be
performed by the user after each application of
LUCAS Chest Compression System, before packing
it into the carrying bag. In addition, LUCAS should
be serviced once a year by service personnel
authorised by J OLIFE AB.
4.1 C
LEANING ROUTINES
Caution – Do not immerse in water or
disinfectant
The compression mechanism may be damaged by
liquid entering the hood. Do not immerse the device
in water or disinfectant. Do not splash liquid over the
hood.
4.1.1 N ORMAL CLEANING PROCEDURE
1. Attach the upper part to the back plate.
2. If a LUCAS Stabilization Strap has been used,
clean it according to its Instructions for Use.
3. Clean all outer surfaces of LUCAS with a soft
cloth, wetted in warm water containing a mild
cleaning agent.
4. If necessary, remove the patient straps and
clean separately (see Section 4.1.2).
5. Remove the upper part. Clean the claw locks on
the support legs and the back plate.
6. Wipe all surfaces with a clean moist cloth.
4.1.2 R EMOVING THE PATIENT STRAPS
To remove the patient straps from the support legs:
• Open the velcro lock and pull out the strap from
the retaining rings on the support leg.
To re-attach the patient straps:
1. Thread the patient strap through the rings on
the support leg.
2. Fold the patient strap so that the symbol is
visible as shown in the illustration in
Section 1.4.
3. Press the strap parts firmly together.