Physio-Control LUCAS 2 User Manual

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LUCAS

2 Chest Compression System – Instructions for Use

3.6 General safety precautions

Caution - use only approved
accessories
Use only JOLIFE AB-approved accessories
with LUCAS. LUCAS may not operate
correctly if you use accessories that are not
approved. Use only LUCAS Batteries and
the LUCAS Power Supply that are designed
for LUCAS. If you use other batteries or
power supply you can cause permanent
damage to LUCAS. This also voids the
warranty.

Caution - liquid
Do not immerse LUCAS in liquid. The device
can be damaged if liquid enters the hood.

3.7 Battery

WARNING - LOW BATTERY
When the orange Battery LED shows an
intermittent light, do one of these:

• Replace the Battery with one that is

charged.

• Connect the external LUCAS Power

Supply.

Caution - keep Battery installed
The Battery must always be installed for
LUCAS to be able to operate, also when
powered by the external Power Supply.

To minimize interruptions, we recommend to
always have a charged spare LUCAS Battery
in the Carrying Bag.

3.8 Operation

WARNING - UNSATISFACTORY
POSITION
Start manual CPR again if it is not possible to
position LUCAS safely and correctly on the
patient's chest.

WARNING - INCORRECT POSITION
OVER CHEST
If the pressure pad is not in the correct
position in relation to the sternum, there is an
increased risk of damage to the rib cage and
the internal organs. Also, the patient's blood
circulation is compromised.

WARNING - INCORRECT START
POSITION
The patient's blood circulation is
compromised if the pressure pad presses
down too heavily or too lightly on the chest.
Push the ADJUST key and adjust the height
of the Suction Cup immediately.

WARNING - CHANGED POSITION
DURING OPERATION
If the position of the Suction Cup changes
during operation or during defibrillation,
immediately push ADJUST and adjust the
position. Always use the LUCAS Stabilization
Strap to help secure the correct position.

Caution - defibrillation electrodes
Position the defibrillator electrodes and wires
so that they are not under the Suction Cup. If
there are already electrodes on the patient,
make sure that they are not under the
Suction Cup. If they are, you must apply new
electrodes.

Caution - gel on chest

If there is gel on the patient's chest (e.g. from
ultrasound examination), the position of the
Suction Cup can change during use.Remove
all gel before you apply the Suction Cup.

Caution - Stabilization Strap application
Delay the application of the LUCAS
Stabilization Strap if this prevents or delays
any medical treatment of the patient.

Caution - adjunctive therapies
The use of other medical equipment or drugs
in conjunction with LUCAS can affect the
treatment. Always consult the Instructions
for Use for the other equipment and/or drugs
to make sure that they are appropriate for
use in conjunction with CPR.

WARNING - ECG interference
Chest compressions interfere with ECG
analysis. Push PAUSE before you start the
ECG analysis. Make the interruption as short
as possible. Push ACTIVE (continuous) or
ACTIVE (30:2) to start the compressions
again.