Physio-Control LUCAS 2 - Manual (Page 27)

LUCAS TM 2 Chest Compression System – Instructions for Use
100666-00 F Valid from CO J2547, © 2011 JOLIFE AB
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8.2 Battery replacement and Smart Restart feature
If you change the Battery quickly in 60 seconds or less, with LUCAS in the ON mode, the LUCAS
Smart Restart feature remembers the settings and Start Position according to the table below. If
the Battery change takes more than 60 seconds, LUCAS does a self test and you must adjust the
Start Position again.
In the ACTIVE (continuous) mode The ACTIVE (continuous)
key, LUCAS performs
continuous chest com-
pressions. The green
LED signal will blink 8
times per minute None This is to alert for
ventilation during on-
going compressions.
In the ACTIVE (30:2) mode The ACTIVE (30:2) LED
shows a green light with
an intermittent LED dur-
ing compressions num-
ber 26, 27, 28, 29 and
30. Alarm signal alert dur-
ing compressions
number 28 (“ding”), 29
(“ding”) and 30
(“dong”). This is to alert the
operator to ventilate
the patient when LU-
CAS temporarily
stops the compres-
sions at number 30.
When the Suction Cup is in a lower
position than for the minimum patient
(sternum height below 6.7 inches /
17 cm) and you cannot enter the
PAUSE mode or ACTIVE mode, the
patient is too small. None 3 fast signals Continue with
manual compres-
sions.
Too large gap between the pressure
pad and the patient's chest during
operation. The patient will get too
shallow compressions. None 3 fast signals during
operation Push ADJUST and
readjust the Start
Position to eliminate
the gap. Restart the
compressions.
Mode when you remove the Battery Mode when the new Battery is in place again
PAUSE PAUSE (with the same Start Position)
ACTIVE (continuous) PAUSE (with the same Start Position)
ACTIVE (30:2) PAUSE (with the same Start Position)
ADJUST ADJUST
OFF OFF
Situation Visual LED indication Audible signals User action