Physio-Control LUCAS - Manual (Page 34)

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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
1. Lift the patient’s head carefully and place the
support cushion under the patient’s neck, as
close to the patient’s shoulders as possible.
2. Move the buckles on the device straps towards
the patient’s head.
3. Connect the buckles on the support cushion
straps to the device straps. Make sure that the
straps are not twisted.
Figure 6. Attaching LUCAS Stabilization Strap to
LUCAS.
WARNING – IMPAIRED VENTILATION OF
PATIENT
Never tighten the support cushion straps so much
that this impairs the ventilation of the patient.
4. Tighten the support cushion straps firmly,
while holding the support legs of LUCAS. Make
sure that the position of LUCAS External
Cardiac Compressor and the position of the
suction cup on the patient, do not change.
5. Verify that the support cushion straps are
properly fastened to the support legs of LUCAS.
6. Visually check the position of the suction cup:
The lower edge of the suction cup should be
positioned immediately above the end of the
sternum. The suction cup should be centered
over the sternum. Refer to Section 4.2.1 if the
suction cup needs to be adjusted
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WARNING – LIFTING THE PATIENT
LUCAS Stabilization Strap must never replace a
person supporting the patient’s head. Always lift a
patient and LUCAS according to LUCAS Chest
Compression System, Instructions for Use.
WARNING – TRIPPING ON STRAPS
Mind your step to avoid tripping on the support
cushion straps, or unintentionally tightening the
straps, when lifting the patient.
4.2.1 I F THE POSITION OF THE SUCTION CUP IS
NOT CORRECT
Refer to LUCAS Chest Compression System,
Instructions for Use, for details on adjusting the
position of LUCAS relative to the patient.
1. Turn the ON/OFF knob to the ( Adjust )
position.
2. Release the support cushion straps from
LUCAS.
3. Adjust to correct position of the suction cup on
the sternum.
4. Start compressions.
5. Extend the support cushion straps by pulling
the buckles to the end positions of the straps.
6. Re-attach LUCAS Stabilization Strap, see
Section 4.2.
Figure 7. Adjusting the position of the suction
cup.
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