Physio-Control LUCAS - Manual (Page 23)

100057-00 F, ©J OLIFE AB 2007 23
LUCAS TM C HEST C OMPRESSION S YSTEM , I NSTRUCTIONS FOR U SE
4.1.3 D
ISINFECTION
WARNING – HAZARDS DURING DISINFECTION
Always wear appropriate protective clothing during
disinfection of LUCAS. Follow the handling
instructions from the manufacturer of the
disinfectant.
The normal cleaning procedure is sufficient after
“normal” soiling. If LUCAS is blood-stained or if an
infectious patient has been treated, the device
should also be disinfected using 45% isopropyl
alcohol with added detergent.
4.1.4 D
ISINFECTION PROCEDURE
After cleaning LUCAS, disinfect it using the
following procedure:
1. Wipe all outer surfaces of the device using a
cloth wetted with the disinfectant solution.
2. Allow LUCAS to dry before packing into the
bag.
4.2 R
OUTINE CHECKS
After each use and once a week the following
checks should be performed. Sign each item on the
sheet attached in Appendix A:
1. Check that the device is clean.
2. Check that the air hose does not have any
cracks and fits tightly to LUCAS.
3. Check that the connector(s) is/are present and
undamaged.
4. Check that the
ON/OFF
knob is in the
Adjust position.
5. Pull up the release rings so that the claw locks
are open for assembly. Attach the upper part to
the back plate.
6. Check that the compression mechanism can be
adjusted from the uppermost to the lowermost
position without any jarring or sluggishness.
7. Attach the air hose to a air supply and switch
the device on for 1-2 minutes. Check that it is
operating normally. Calculate the number of
compressions per minute. 100 compressions/
min ±10 is acceptable.
4.3 S
TORAGE
Store LUCAS in the carrying bag, in a location
where it is easily accessible to all those who know
how to use the device (see packing instructions in
Section 5). The device should not be exposed to dirt
or moisture during storage.
4.4 S
ERVICE
LUCAS should be serviced once a year to check that
it is functioning properly. Use the original package
when sending LUCAS. For this purpose, store the
package and padding that came with LUCAS when
you first received it.
WARNING – DO NOT OPEN
Do not, under any circumstances, open the casing of
LUCAS, change or modify any external or internal
parts of LUCAS.
Unless otherwise stated, all service and repairs must
only be done by service personnel authorised by
J OLIFE AB.
If the above conditions are not adhered to, this may
lead to patient or user injury or death.
Contact your distributor or the manufacturer for
current information on where to send LUCAS for
maintenance (see page 2 for addresses).