How To Operate And Adjust Suction Level - Laerdal LCSU 4 Guia Del Usuario

How to Operate and Adjust Suction level

1 Unwind the Patient Tube (check that no kinks will obstruct
flow).
2 Turn the unit "ON" by pressing theON/OFF button.
3 Block the Patient Tube.
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4 Set desired suction vacuum level by
turning the Vacuum Regulator.
• Turn clockwise (+) to increase vacuum
• Turn counter-clockwise to decrease vacuum
5 The vacuum level will display on the Suction Level Setting
Scale.
6 When the desired vacuum level is reached; unblock and
then block the Patient Tube.
Result: Unit should return to the desired level.
7 Apply necessary suction therapy. Apply appropriate suction
catheter (not supplied by Laerdal Medical).
Note
If LCSU 4 does not maintain the desired suction
performance level, refer to Troubleshooting instructions
(see Chapter 7).
After Each Use
1 After suctioning, let LCSU 4 run for a moment to allow all
suctioned material to flow from the Patient Tube into the
Canister.
2 To avoid spills, connect Patient Tube to Anti-Spill
Connector.
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3 Disconnect and dispose of Canister and Patient Tube.
Contact local authorities to determine the proper method
of disposal of soiled canister and patient tube.
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4 Clean the exterior and any reusable parts of the LCSU 4
assembly according to instructions (see Chapter 6).
5 Perform Device Test (see Chapter 6).
6 Place Battery on charge (see Chapter 5).
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