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LUCAS

CHEST COMPRESSION SYSTEM, INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

2 Warnings and

precautions

Important

This section contains safety information. All users

must read this section before using LUCAS Chest

Compression System and observe the safety

information at all times during use.

Sections 2.1 to 2.5 summarize warnings and

precautions during assembly and use of LUCAS

Chest Compression System.

Additional hazards are described in relevant

sections of the Instructions for Use. All users must

observe the safety information in

Warnings and

Cautions during use of LUCAS Chest Compression

System.

2.1 ASSEMBLY

WARNING – LETHAL PINCH HAZARD

If the air is connected during the assembly

procedure, and the

ON/OFF-knob is in the Active

position, the compressions may seriously injure the

patient or create conditions leading to death of the

patient.

Always follow the described sequence of air

connection and assembly.

Caution - Keep hose and connectors clean

The mechanical parts of LUCAS may be damaged if

sand or soil enters the air hose, resulting in reduced

performance.

Always keep the hose and connectors clean, do not

leave these parts on the ground.

2.2 USING LUCAS CHEST COMPRESSION

SYSTEM

WARNING – IMPROPER USE

Improper use of the device can cause serious injury

to the patient and ineffective chest compressions.

OLIFE AB strongly recommends that the equipment

only be used by personnel who have undertaken

training in use and handling of LUCAS Chest

Compression System.

Other personnel may assist those with the

necessary training in using LUCAS.

WARNING – DEVICE STATUS

If your LUCAS unit does not appear as in the

illustration in Section 1.4, or if the device does not

function in the same way as in training, or according

to specification:

Discontinue use and continue with manual chest

compressions.

WARNING – MALFUNCTION

If there is air leakage, interruption in compressions

or insufficient compressions, if the frequency is

wrong, or there is jarring, or there is something else

that cannot be classified as normal running:

Disconnect the air hose immediately, turn the

ON/

OFF

knob to Adjust and remove the device. Start

manual chest compressions.

WARNING – SUCTION CUP SLIDING ON GEL

If there is gel on the patient’s chest (e.g. from

ultrasound examination), the position of the suction

cup may change during use.

Remove any gel left before applying the suction cup.

WARNING – PATIENT INJURY OR DEATH

Do not leave the patient or device unattended while

LUCAS Chest Compression System is active.

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