Applying the LUCAS
with minimal pauses in chest compressions

FIRST STEP: LUCAS backboard behind patient’s head



SECOND STEP: lift patient forward to slide backboard behind chest



THIRD STEP: apply the LUCAS and start



GIFs lifted from this video: https://youtu.be/vIDJk3fA3sU?t=48

Whenever my team applies the backboard during a roll, it ends up getting tangled in sheets and clothing and needs additional adjustment to be centered once the patient is rolled back. This seems better.

More videos of the same:
https://vimeo.com/188682597#t=15s
https://youtu.be/bIE-sj45DlY?t=54
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=405922070223560
https://youtu.be/UXWbqEu2Dio?t=30

Keep that brain alive