LUCAS Stabilization Strap User manual

100363-50 REV. B, VALID FROM CO J2224
LUCASTM Stabilisation Strap
Instructions for Use
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Instructions d’utilisation

LUCAS Stabilisation Strap, Instructions for Use
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Art. No. 100363-50, Rev. B, Valid from CO J2224
© Copyright Jolife AB 2006. All rights reserved.

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LUCAS Stabilisation Strap
Instructions for Use
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
All users must read the entire Instructions for Use before using LUCAS Stabilisation
Strap.
The Instructions for Use should always be easily accessible to the users of LUCAS
Stabilisation Strap.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Jolife AB strongly recommends that LUCAS Stabilisation Strap only be used by:
Ambulance personnel, nursing or medical staff, who have:
•undertaken a CPR course according to the European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for
resuscitation, or equivalent, AND/OR
•received training in how to use LUCAS External Cardiac Compressor.

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TRADEMARKS
LUCASTM is a trademark of Jolife AB.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
LUCAS Stabilisation Strap complies with the requirements of the European Medical Device
93/42/EEC. It is marked with the CE-symbol:
The CE-marking is valid only if the support cushion is attached to the device straps delivered
with the support cushion, and if LUCAS Stabilisation Strap is attached to LUCAS External
Cardiac Compressor.
© Copyright Jolife AB 2006. All rights reserved.
MANUFACTURER, MAIN OFFICE
Jolife AB
Scheelev. 17
SE-223 70 LUND
Sweden
Tel. [phone]
www.lucas-cpr.com

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 5
1.1 INTENDED USE...................................................................................................................5
1.2 CONTRAINDICATIONS .....................................................................................................5
1.3 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION .................................................................................... 5
1.4 LUCAS STABILISATION STRAP..................................................................................... 5
1.5 DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................6
1.6 THE LUCAS TEAM ..........................................................................................................9
2PREPARING LUCAS STABILISATION STRAP FOR USE...................................10
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ARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................11
3.1 USING LUCAS STABILISATION STRAP ...................................................................... 12
4USING LUCAS STABILISATION STRAP...........................................................13
4.1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................13
4.2 ATTACHING LUCAS STABILISATION STRAP............................................................ 14
5CARE AFTER USE................................................................................................18
5.1 CLEANING ROUTINES..................................................................................................... 18
5.2 ROUTINE CHECKS ........................................................................................................... 19
5.3 STORAGE......................................................................................................................... 19
6PACKING AWAY THE STABILISATION STRAP ................................................20
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ECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..............................................................................21
ENVIRONMENT..................................................................................................................... 21
APPENDIX A......................................................................................................22
WEEKLY CHECK AND CHECK AFTER USE......................................................................... 22

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1Introduction
1.1 INTENDED USE
LUCAS Stabilisation Strap is intended to be used in conjunction with
LUCAS External Cardiac Compressor to provide means of stabilising
LUCAS relative to the patient when LUCAS is active.
LUCAS Stabilisation Strap will prevent downward movement of LUCAS
during operation.
LUCAS Stabilisation Strap can be used in most situations where LUCAS
External Cardiac Compressor is used.
1.2 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do NOT use LUCAS Stabilisation Strap under circumstances where it is
judged that it might obstruct or delay any medical treatment of the patient.
1.3 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION
Refer to LUCAS External Cardiac Compressor, Instructions for Use for
details of LUCAS and instructions for its use.
1.4 LUCAS STABILISATION STRAP
LUCAS Stabilisation Strap is a portable product for stabilising LUCAS
External Cardiac Compressor to the patient during compressions. It can
conveniently be stored and transported in the same carrying bag as LUCAS.
LUCAS Stabilisation Strap is shown in Figure 1 on next page.

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1.5 DESCRIPTION
LUCAS Stabilisation Strap consists of a support cushion with two straps
(called support cushion straps), and two separate device straps (see Figure 1).
The device straps are attached to the support legs of LUCAS External
Cardiac Compressor with buckles.
An extra buckle on each of the device straps is used to connect to the support
cushion straps. To minimise set-up time, the device straps should always be
attached to the support legs of LUCAS External Cardiac Compressor.
Figure 1. LUCAS Stabilisation Strap.
LUCAS Stabilisation Strap consists of the following parts (see Figure 1):
1. Support cushion
2. Support cushion end
3. Support cushion strap
4. End cap
5. Buckle
6. Device strap
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1.5.1 DELIVERED ITEMS
The LUCAS Stabilisation Strap package contains the following items:
•One support cushion.
•Two device straps.
•Instructions for Use in relevant language versions.
1.5.2 USING LUCAS STABILISATION STRAP
When compressions with LUCAS External Cardiac Compressor have been
started, the support cushion is placed under the patient’s neck, and the
support cushion straps are fastened to the device straps. See instructions in
Section 4.
Figure 2. LUCAS Stabilisation Strap attached to LUCAS External Cardiac
Compressor.

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1.5.3 STORAGE
LUCAS Stabilisation Strap should be stored in the LUCAS carrying bag.
See packing instructions in Section 6.
1.5.4 SYMBOLS ON THE DEVICE
The following symbols are located on one of the end caps of the support
cushion:
Symbol Meaning
Caution – see instructions for use. All users must read
the entire Instructions for Use before using LUCAS
Stabilisation Strap.
Year of manufacture.

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1.6 THE LUCAS TEAM
Two persons are required when attaching LUCAS Stabilisation Strap, and at
the same time surveilling the operation of LUCAS.
The Instructions for Use will refer to “The LUCAS team”, consisting of two
people who have the required skills stated on page 1.
Figure 3. The LUCAS team.

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2 Preparing LUCAS Stabilisation Strap
for use
Before the first use of LUCAS Stabilisation Strap, attach both device straps
to the support legs, using the following procedure:
1. Fold the device strap around the support leg.
2. Fasten the buckle on the inside of the support leg, and check that it is
fixed.
3. Make sure that you can move the extra buckle on the device strap from
side to side on the outside of the support leg.
Figure 4. Attaching the device straps (1-3), LUCAS External Cardiac
Compressor with both device straps attached (4).
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3 Warnings and precautions
Important
This section contains safety information. All users must read this
section before using LUCAS Stabilisation Strap and observe the
safety information at all times during use.
Section 3.1 summarises the most severe hazards during assembly and use of
LUCAS Stabilisation Strap.
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 Stabilisation Strap.

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3.1 USING LUCAS STABILISATION STRAP
WARNING – IMPROPER USE
Improper use of LUCAS Stabilisation Strap can cause serious
injury to the patient and ineffective chest compressions.
Jolife AB strongly recommends that LUCAS Stabilisation Strap
only be used by personnel who have undertaken training in use
and handling of LUCAS External Cardiac Compressor.
Other personnel may assist those with the necessary training
in using LUCAS.
WARNING – PATIENT INJURY OR DEATH
The use of LUCAS Stabilisation Strap does not mean that you
can pay less attention to the patient.
Do not leave the patient or LUCAS External Cardiac
Compressor unattended while LUCAS is active.
Particularly, make sure that LUCAS does not move on the
patient. If the position of LUCAS is changed, correct the
position according to LUCAS External Cardiac Compressor,
Instructions for Use.
WARNING – IMPAIRED VENTILATION OF PATIENT
Do not use LUCAS Stabilisation Strap if this impairs the
ventilation of the patient.

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4 Using LUCAS Stabilisation Strap
4.1 INTRODUCTION
This section gives instructions for attaching LUCAS Stabilisation Strap to
LUCAS External Cardiac Compressor during treatment of a patient with
LUCAS.
Please refer to LUCAS External Cardiac Compressor, 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.

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4.2 ATTACHING LUCAS STABILISATION STRAP
WARNING – DO NOT DELAY LIFE SUPPORT ACTIONS
Before unpacking and attaching LUCAS Stabilisation Strap,
make sure that all life-supporting actions have been taken.
Particularly, LUCAS External Cardiac Compressor must be
applied to the patient and performing compressions under the
supervision of one person of the LUCAS team.
If the application of LUCAS Stabilisation Strap threatens to
delay the treatment of the patient, it should be applied later or
not at all.
Begin by taking out LUCAS Stabilisation Strap from the LUCAS carrying
bag. Follow the instructions below to attach the Stabilisation Strap to
LUCAS (see illustrations in Figure 6 on the opposite page).
1. Lift the patient’s head carefully and place the support cushion under
the patient’s neck, as close to the patient’s shoulders as possible.
2. Make sure that the support cushion ends rest on the patient’s shoulders.
3. Move the buckles on the device straps towards the patient’s head.
4. Connect the buckles on the support cushion straps to the device straps.
Make sure that the straps are not twisted.

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Figure 6. Attaching LUCAS Stabilisation Strap to LUCAS.
WARNING – IMPAIRED VENTILATION OF PATIENT
Never tighten the support cushion straps so much that this
impairs the ventilation of the patient.
5. 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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6. Verify that the support cushion straps are properly fastened to the
support legs of LUCAS.
7. Visually check the position of the suction cup: The lower edge of the
suction cup should be positioned immediately above the end of the
sternum. The suction cup should be centered over the sternum. Refer to
Section 4.2.1 if the suction cup needs to be adjusted.
WARNING – LIFTING THE PATIENT
LUCAS Stabilisation Strap must never replace a person
supporting the patient’s head. Always lift a patient and LUCAS
according to LUCAS External Cardiac Compressor, Instructions
for Use.
WARNING – TRIPPING ON STRAPS
Mind your step to avoid tripping on the support cushion straps,
or unintentionally tightening the straps, when lifting the
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4.2.1 IFTHE POSITION OF THE SUCTION CUP IS NOT CORRECT
Refer to LUCAS External Cardiac Compressor, Instructions for Use, for
details on adjusting the position of LUCAS relative to the patient.
1. Turn the ON/OFF knob to the (Adjust) position.
2. Release the support cushion straps from LUCAS.
3. Adjust to correct position of the suction cup on the sternum.
4. Start compressions.
5. Extend the support cushion straps by pulling the buckles to the end
positions of the straps.
6. Re-attach LUCAS Stabilisation Strap, see Section 4.2.
Figure 7. Adjusting the position of the suction cup.
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5Careafteruse
This section describes the routines that should be performed by the user
after each use of LUCAS Stabilisation Strap, before packing it into the
carrying bag.
5.1 CLEANING ROUTINES
5.1.1 NORMAL CLEANING PROCEDURE
1. Clean all surfaces of LUCAS Stabilisation Strap using a soft cloth,
wetted in warm water containing a mild cleaning agent.
2. Wipe all surfaces with a clean moist cloth.
3. If necessary, remove the device straps from LUCAS and clean
separately. After cleaning, re-attach the device straps to the support
legs (see Section 2).
5.1.2 DISINFECTION
WARNING – HAZARDS DURING DISINFECTION
Always wear appropriate protective clothing during
disinfection of LUCAS Stabilisation Strap. Follow the handling
instructions from the manufacturer of the disinfectant.
The normal cleaning procedure is sufficient after “normal” soiling. If
LUCAS Stabilisation Strap is blood-stained or if an infectious patient has
been treated, the product should also be disinfected using 45% isopropyl
alcohol with added detergent.
5.1.3 DISINFECTION PROCEDURE
After cleaning LUCAS Stabilisation Strap, disinfect it using the following
procedure:
1. Wipe all surfaces of the product using a cloth wetted with the
disinfectant solution.
2. Allow LUCAS Stabilisation Strap to dry before packing into the bag.