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- Page 1 Chest Compression System Instructions for Use US version 100057-00 F, V CO J2256 ALID FROM...
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Page 2: Important User Information
Association or equivalent, AND received training in how to use LUCAS • , USA ISTRIBUTOR LUCAS can only be bought by or on the order of a licensed medical practitioner. Medtronic Emergency Response Systems 11811 Willows Road NE RADEMARKS P.O. Box 97006... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ONNECTION TO AIR SUPPLY LUCAS ..................13 DJUSTING TO THE PATIENT LUCAS C ............13 ANDLING HEST OMPRESSION YSTEM LUCAS ......................14 SING ......................14 RRIVAL AT THE PATIENT .................14 NPACKING AND CONNECTING THE AIR ............................16 SSEMBLY ..........................17 DJUSTMENT LUCAS C ............18... - Page 4 B - LUCAS S ..............29 PPENDIX TABILIZATION TRAP ........................29 NSTRUCTIONS FOR ......................30 NTRODUCTION ..........................30 VERVIEW ....................... 30 ONTRAINDICATIONS ..................... 30 SSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION LUCAS S ....................30 TABILIZATION TRAP ..........................30 ESCRIPTION LUCAS ........................31 TEAM LUCAS S ..........
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Page 5: Introduction
1 Introduction NTENDED USE LUCAS Chest Compression System is to be used for performing external cardiac compressions on adult patients who have acute circulatory arrest defined as absence of spontaneous breathing and pulse, and loss of consciousness. LUCAS must only be used in cases where manual chest compression would be used. -
Page 6: Lucas Components
1.4 LUCAS C OMPONENTS Knob ON/OFF Hood Patient strap Release ring Support leg Claw lock Back plate Hose attachment Bellows Suction cup Height adjustment handle Air hose LUCAS unique connector Pressure pad Upper part 100057-00 F, ©J AB 2007 OLIFE... -
Page 7: On/Off- Knob , Positions
This is used during defibrillation and when moving the patient. : This is the Active operating position. When LUCAS Chest Compression System is connected to an air supply of specified capacity, it performs compressions at a rate of about 100 per minute. -
Page 8: Description
1.6.2 ONNECTION TO AIR SUPPLY LUCAS is powered by compressed air from a wall outlet or a cylinder. See Section 6 for specification of air sources. The air hose is permanently mounted on LUCAS, and has a unique male connector at the open end. -
Page 9: Symbols On The Device
WARNING – Crushing hazard. pressure pad and suction cup are drawn into the bellows with high force when LUCAS is connected to an air supply. Keep all body parts away from the suction cup, the bellows and the height adjustment handles when connecting the air hose, and during operation. -
Page 10: Delivered Items
(CPR) while the other person unpacks LUCAS Chest Compression System. The Instructions for Use will refer to “The LUCAS team” (Figure ), consisting of two people who have the required skills stated on page 2 . -
Page 11: Background
ACKGROUND HEST COMPRESSIONS USING The single most common cause of death in western In situations where it is possible to use LUCAS society is cardiovascular disease either on its own Chest Compression System, many of the problems or as a contributory factor. -
Page 12: Warnings And Precautions
Additional hazards are described in relevant WARNING – DEVICE STATUS sections of the Instructions for Use. All users must If your LUCAS unit does not appear as in the observe the safety information in Warnings illustration in Section 1.4, or if the device does not... -
Page 13: Connection To Air Supply
Avoid placing your hands or other body parts on, or the air supply, serious injury or death may result. below the suction cup, when LUCAS is active. Never remove attachments to air outlets without first checking that this will not put a patient at risk. -
Page 14: Using Lucas
LUCAS Chest Compression System should be used to treat patients following the same routines as for manual CPR. This section describes the use of LUCAS. It is divided into nine steps: Arrival at the patient Unpacking and connecting the air Assembly 4. - Page 15 If not already connected, attach the air hose to the connector. Attach the connector to a wall outlet or to a portable air cylinder. 4. If using a pressure regulator, open the air valve. 100057-00 F, ©J AB 2007 OLIFE LUCAS HEST OMPRESSION YSTEM NSTRUCTIONS FOR...
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Page 16: Assembly
(Figure Continue manual chest compressions. 7. Take the upper part of LUCAS out of the bag. Lift it out by holding on to the handles of the support legs. Ensure that the support legs have... -
Page 17: Adjustment
(Figure If there is a distance between the pressure pad inside the suction cup and the sternum, LUCAS cannot be used on the patient(Figure Note: By simultaneously holding up the outer rim of the suction cup you will more easily see or feel when the pressure pad touches the chest. -
Page 18: Operating Lucas Chest Compression System
LUCAS C PERATING HEST OMPRESSION YSTEM 3.5.1 TARTING COMPRESSIONS When the position of the suction cup is correctly adjusted according to Section 3.4, LUCAS can be switched on: Turn the knob to . LUCAS ON/OFF Active will now give chest compressions. -
Page 19: Defibrillation
3.6 D EFIBRILLATION WARNING – INCORRECT ECG ANALYSIS Compressions interfere with ECG analysis. Switch off LUCAS before ECG analysis. Make the interruption as short as possible WARNING – INADEQUATE COMPRESSION Patient’s movements may change adjustment of suction cup. Verify position of suction cup after defibrillation, re-adjust if necessary. - Page 20 3.7.2 L IFTING THE PATIENT At least three people should lift the patient and LUCAS – one should support the patient’s head and there should be one person on each side. Plan carefully before lifting the patient. Consider which equipment needs to be moved and where to place the stretcher.
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Page 21: Changing Air Sources
Active 3.7.5 A MBULANCE TRANSPORT Make sure that the patient is fixed when using LUCAS Chest Compression System during ambulance transport. The ambulance cot should have four-point restraints for the patient’s upper body in addition to the two lower-body restraints. -
Page 22: Removing Lucas From The Patient
Adjust LUCAS Chest Compression System, before packing Raise the suction cup and place the height it into the carrying bag. In addition, LUCAS should adjustment handle in its uppermost position. be serviced once a year by service personnel authorised by J... -
Page 23: Routine Checks
“normal” soiling. If LUCAS is blood-stained or if an infectious patient has been treated, the device LUCAS should be serviced once a year to check that should also be disinfected using 45% isopropyl it is functioning properly. Use the original package alcohol with added detergent. -
Page 24: Packing Away The Device
5 Packing away the device After cleaning and, if necessary, disinfection, pack LUCAS Chest Compression System into the carrying bag: Place the back plate in the larger pocket at the bottom of the bag. Lay the upper part in the bag with the hood towards the open end. -
Page 25: Technical Specification
Section 6.1.1 and 6.1.2. If you do not know how to do this, please contact a clinical engineer or your distributor, for help. All pressure regulators supplied by your distributor are approved for use with LUCAS. 100057-00 F, ©J AB 2007 OLIFE LUCAS... - Page 26 Calculate the pressure drop. Check that the calculated pressure drop does not exceed the maximum allowable pressure drop ( ΔP ) at the nominal pressure ( obtained from Figure 100057-00 F, ©J AB 2007 OLIFE LUCAS HEST OMPRESSION YSTEM NSTRUCTIONS FOR...
- Page 27 IMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 25.6 × 13 × 9.8 inches Dimensions in carrying bag (H × W × D) (65 × 33 × 25 cm) Weight 13.9 lbs (6.3 kg) 100057-00 F, ©J AB 2007 OLIFE LUCAS HEST OMPRESSION YSTEM NSTRUCTIONS FOR...
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Page 28: Appendixa
If any error cannot be corrected take the device out of operation and indicate the problem in the “Serious problem” column. Then immediately contact your distributor for advice or to order a new product (www.jolife.com). When carrying out these checks always use air from a central air supply or separate air cylinder. Do not use up air from a air cylinder intended for use in emergency situations. -
Page 29: Instructions For Use
Appendix B - LUCAS Stabilization Strap LUCAS Stabilization Strap Instructions for Use US version 100057-00 F, ©J AB 2007 OLIFE LUCAS —A B, LUCAS S HEST OMPRESSION YSTEM NSTRUCTIONS FOR PPENDIX TABILIZATION TRAP... -
Page 30: Introduction
VERVIEW Figure 1). The device straps are attached to the support legs of LUCAS Chest Compression System LUCAS Stabilization Strap is intended to be used in with buckles. conjunction with LUCAS Chest Compression An extra buckle on each of the device straps is used System to provide means of stabilizing LUCAS to connect to the support cushion straps. -
Page 31: The Lucas Team
LUCAS. and the support cushion straps are fastened to the device straps. The Instructions for Use will refer to “The LUCAS See instructions in Section 4. team”, consisting of two people who have the required skills stated on page 2 of the Instructions for Use. -
Page 32: Preparing Lucas S
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 Figure 4. Attaching the device straps (1-3), LUCAS Chest Compression System with both that you can pay less attention to the patient. -
Page 33: Introduction
Instructions for Use, for details on the use of LUCAS. Always work in a pair, one person on each side of the patient. Figure 5. The LUCAS team, working on each side of the patient. 4.2 A LUCAS S TTACHING... - Page 34 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.
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Page 35: Care After Use
Wipe all outer surfaces of the device using a This section describes the routines that should be cloth wetted with the disinfectant solution. performed by the user after each use of LUCAS Stabilization Strap, before packing it into the 2. Allow LUCAS Stabilization Strap to dry before carrying bag. -
Page 36: Packing Away The 7 Technical Specification
LUCAS Chest Compression System, treatment specifications for LUCAS Instructions for Use. Chest Compression System To speed up the next application of LUCAS on page 27 Stabilization Strap, extend the support cushion straps by pulling the buckles to the end positions of the straps. -
Page 37: Weekly Check And Check After Use
, LUCAS S EEKLY CHECK AND CHECK AFTER USE TABILIZATION TRAP Use this protocol for the weekly check on LUCAS Stabilization Strap and the check after use. Store the completed checklist. Copying of this sheet is permitted. Date: Action Approved, signature Adjustments carried... - Page 38 100057-00 F, ©J AB 2007 OLIFE LUCAS —A B, LUCAS S HEST OMPRESSION YSTEM NSTRUCTIONS FOR PPENDIX TABILIZATION TRAP...
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