Physio-Control LUCAS - Manuel (Page 40)

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LUCAS TM
I NSTRUCTIONS FOR U SE G EBRUIKSAANWIJZING I NSTRUCTIONS D ’ UTILISATION
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3.4 A
DJUSTMENT
3.4.1 I
NTRODUCTION
To achieve effective compressions, it is very important
that the suction cup is positioned correctly on the
patient (Figure
o ).
The lower edge of the suction cup should be
positioned immediately above the end of the
sternum. The suction cup should be centred over
the sternum (Figure
a ).
3.4.2 A DJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
WARNING – MINIMUM PATIENT SIZE
If the distance between the pressure pad and the
patient’s sternum exceeds 15 mm when LUCAS has
been set to the smallest patient size, the patient is
too small for LUCAS to be used.
Continue manual compressions.
To adjust the position of LUCAS:
1. Set the ON/OFF knob to Adjust .
2. Lower the suction cup with the height-
adjustment handles until the pressure pad
inside the suction cup touches the patient’s
chest without compressing the chest
(Figure
s ).
On a small patient, it may not be possible to
make the pressure pad touch the patient’s
chest.
Check the distance between the pressure pad
and the chest by inserting the fingers of your
flattened hand between the pressure pad and
the chest.
If there is more than 15 mm (height of the
fingers on a flattened hand) between the
pressure pad inside the suction cup and the
sternum, LUCAS cannot be used on the patient
(Figure
d ).
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.
3. If the suction cup is not correctly positioned in
relation to the patient, adjust the position of
LUCAS by pulling on the support legs
(Figure
f ). The person assembling the device
determines whether the position is correct.