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1 Important user information .....................................5
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 LUCAS Chest Compression System .......................................6
2.2 Intended use .........................................................6
2.3 Contraindications .....................................................6
2.4 Side effects..........................................................6
2.5 Main parts...........................................................6
2.6 Device components ...................................................7
2.7 User Control Panel ....................................................8
3 Safety precautions............................................ 9
3.1 Signal words .........................................................9
3.2 Personnel ...........................................................9
3.3 Contraindications .....................................................9
3.4 Side effects..........................................................9
3.5 Symbols on the device ................................................10
3.6 General safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.7 Batter y ............................................................11
3.8 Operation .......................................................... 11
3.9 Service ............................................................12
4 First use preparations ........................................ 13
4.1 Delivered items ......................................................13
4.2 The Battery .........................................................13
4.2.1 Charge the Battery ....................................................13
4.3
Prepare the Stabilization Strap
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4.4
Prepare the Carrying Case ............................................ 14
5 Use the LUCAS device ....................................... 15
5.1 Arrival at the patient ..................................................15
5.2 Unpack the device ...................................................15
5.3 Apply to patient......................................................16
5.3.1 Place the Back Plate ...................................................16
5.3.2 Attach the Upper Part ..................................................16
5.4 Adjustment and operation..............................................18
5.5 Apply the Stabilization Strap ............................................20
5.6 Move the patient .....................................................20
5.6.1 Secure the patient’s arms ...............................................20
5.6.2 Prepare to lift the patient ................................................21
5.6.3 Lift the patient ........................................................21
5.6.4 Move the patient ......................................................21
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