Stryker Physio-Control LUCAS 1

The Stryker Physio-Control LUCAS 1 chest compression system is an external cardiac compressor that is used for performing external cardiac compressions on adult patients who have acute circulatory arrest. The LUCAS 1 is a portable device that is easily carried in a backpack giving the user free hands until the device is needed. The LUCAS chest compression system consists of an upper part and a back plate. The upper part contains a pneumatically driven piston rod. It can be powered by breathing oxygen or breathing air from a wall outlet in hospital, ambulance, or from a cylinder.

• Requires no electrical supply and has no conducting parts on the outside, except for the hose attachment, and the claw lock bar.
• The devices maintains consistent chest compression over a long period of time.
• Powered by breathing oxygen or air from a wall outlet in a hospital or ambulance, or from a cylinder.
• Gas hose is permanently mounted on the LUCAS, and has a unique male connector at the open end.

Dimensions

• Height: 25.6” (65 cm)
• Width: 13” (33 cm)
• Depth: 9.8” (24.9 cm)
• Weight: 13.9 lbs (6.3 kg)

Patient Types

• Adult patients with a sternum height of 7.5 inches to 11.9 inches (190 to 303 mm) and a maximal width of 17.7 inches (449 mm) who fit into the device.
• The device is not suitable for use with children.

Compressions

• Depth of Compression: Compresses the sternum by 2 inches (5 cm)
• Frequency: 90-110 comp/min. with air at +59 °F to +95 °F (+15 ºC to +35ºC)

Operation

• Air Consumption: 13.7 gallons/minute (52 litres/minute)
• Air Hose: Permanently attached, 10.8 feet (3.3 m) in length, with unique male connector.

Environmental

• Temperature Range Operation: +41 °F to +104 °F (+5 °C to +40 °C)
• Temperature Range Storage: -22 °F to +140 °F (-30 °C to +60 °C)