Stryker LUCAS 3 User Manual

Standard Operating Procedure
SITE: Southern Illinois Healthcare
EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/22/2020
SUBJECT: LUCAS 3 application and usage
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AUTHORIZED BY: Tressa Furlow MSN,RN
DATE: 4/22/2020
SOP OWNER: Garrett Burton, System Director of Emergency
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Activity / Task
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Transporting or Moving the Patient: The LUCAS can deliver compressions while the patient is being moved and/or
transported. When ready to move patient, secure arms at the wrist with the PATIENT STRAPS to LUCAS hood. Do not
use straps for lifting. They are only to fixate patient’s arms to the device.
Caution: Skin burns can occur if the temperature of the LUCAS hood and battery arise above 118 F / 48C. Avoid
prolonged contact to prevent skin burns. Remove patient hands from straps.
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Documentation: Document using the CODE/CAT narrator in EPIC. When documenting on the Rhythm analysis you
should mark that an automatic compression device was used. You should note the time of the application, any evidence
of patient adverse effects (skin breakdown, suggested fracture or chest deformity must be reported immediately for
patient safety and welfare.
*******Please Remind Staff to submit data to the Zoll Cloud after each Code Blue*******

Stryker LUCAS 3 Specifications

General

Device Type	Chest Compression System
Power Source	Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Compression Depth	5.3 ± 0.2 cm (2.1 ± 0.1 in)
Battery Life	45 minutes of operation
Battery Charge Time	Approximately 4 hours
Operating Modes	Pause
Patient Size	Fits most adult patients
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature	–20 to +60 °C (–4 to 140 °F)
IP Rating	IP43
Compression Rate	100 compressions per minute