How to Operate and Adjust Vacuum 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.
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Turn clockwise (+) to increase vacuum
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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 the
patient tube immediately.
Warning
Do not repeatedly block the patient tube for more than
10 seconds at a time at vacuum levels greater than 300
mmHg.
7 Apply necessary suction therapy. Apply appropriate suction
catheter (not supplied by Laerdal).
Warning
During patient treatment do not occlude or block the
patient tube by intentional bending or squeezing. The
patient tube should only be temporarily occluded by
suctioning matter.
Note
If LCSU 4 does not maintain the desired suction
performance level, refer to Troubleshooting instructions
(see Chapter 7).
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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.
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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