Physio-Control LUCAS - Manual (Page 32)

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LUCAS TM C HEST C OMPRESSION S YSTEM , I NSTRUCTIONS FOR U SE —A PPENDIX B, LUCAS S TABILIZATION S TRAP
2 Preparing LUCAS
Stabilization Strap
for use
Before the first use of LUCAS Stabilization Strap,
attach both device straps to the support legs, using
the following procedure:
1. Fold the device strap around the support leg.
2. Fasten the buckle on the inside of the support
leg, and check that it is fixed.
3. Make sure that you can move the extra buckle
on the device strap from side to side on the
outside of the support leg.
Figure 4. Attaching the device straps (1-3),
LUCAS Chest Compression System with both
device straps attached (4).
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3 Warnings and
precautions
Important
This section contains safety information. All users
must read this section before using LUCAS
Stabilization Strap and observe the safety
information at all times during use.
Section 3.1 summarizes warnings and precautions
during assembly and use of LUCAS Stabilization
Strap.
Additional hazards are described in relevant
sections of the Instructions for Use. All users must
observe the safety information in Warnings and
Cautions
during use of LUCAS Stabilization Strap.
3.1 U
SING
LUCAS S
TABILIZATION
S
TRAP
WARNING – IMPROPER USE
Improper use of LUCAS Stabilization Strap can cause
serious injury to the patient and ineffective chest
compressions.
J OLIFE AB strongly recommends that LUCAS
Stabilization Strap only be used by personnel who
have undertaken training in use and handling of
LUCAS Chest Compression System.
Other personnel may assist those with the
necessary training in using LUCAS.
WARNING – PATIENT INJURY OR DEATH
The use of LUCAS Stabilization Strap does not mean
that you can pay less attention to the patient.
Do not leave the patient or LUCAS Chest
Compression System unattended while LUCAS is
active.
Particularly, make sure that LUCAS does not move on
the patient. If the position of LUCAS is changed,
correct the position according to LUCAS Chest
Compression System, Instructions for Use.
WARNING – IMPAIRED VENTILATION OF
PATIENT
Do not use LUCAS Stabilization Strap if this impairs
the ventilation of the patient.