KGW8

Mechanical CPR device helps first responders stay safe during pandemic

KING CITY, Ore. — At a fire house in King City Tuesday, crews gave KGW an up-close look at one of their newest tools, the Lucas Mechanical CPR Device. "It's highly efficient," said Capt. Tim Nokes of ...
EMS1

Ohio FD gets nearly $46K grant for mechanical CPR devices

West Foundation and Cleveland Clinic Fairview awarded funding to equip Avon Lake Fire Department with two LUCAS devices ...

Avon Lake Fire Department awarded grant for lifesaving CPR equipment

AVON LAKE, Ohio — The Avon Lake Fire Department will soon enhance its cardiac emergency response with the addition of two ...
wnep

EMT’s Unveil Mechanical CPR Machine

GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- So many things in our lives are automated these days. Now, automation could save your life. Greenfield Township Volunteer EMT's recently purchased a mechanical CPR device.
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Cape firefighters train on mechanical CPR device

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Cape Girardeau firefighters had an opportunity on Wednesday to train on using a mechanical CPR device to help with resuscitating victims. "It gives firefighters an extra ...
EurekAlert!

Use of emergency CPR device rising despite lack of evidence

Despite significant cost and minimal evidence that mechanical resuscitation devices benefit patients in cardiac arrest more than resuscitation performed by people, the devices are being used more ...
The Columbian

Clark County firefighters get mechanical help for CPR

Clark County Fire District 6 recently started using a mechanical device called LUCAS to help assist in CPR with patients suffering from a cardiac arrest — replacing the need for manual CPR. Training ...
News Medical

Research finds increase in use of emergency CPR device despite lack of evidence

Despite significant cost and minimal evidence that mechanical resuscitation devices benefit patients in cardiac arrest more than resuscitation performed by people, the devices are being used more ...
Firehouse

TX Firefighters Adopt Hands-Free CPR Devices

Until six weeks ago, the chest of a person in full cardiac arrest in Fort Worth was likely to have been jarred by a paramedic with his or her palms. Now, the personal pump is largely out. Manual CPR ...
Medical Xpress

First-ever analysis of video recorded CPR improves resuscitation outcomes in emergency departments

Less than 8 percent of people who suffer from cardiac arrest outside of the hospital survive the incident, according to the American Heart Association. To improve survivorship and better administer ...
Science Daily

Use of emergency CPR device rising despite lack of evidence

While its use is expanding, mechanical CPR has not been tested for effectiveness by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). Despite significant cost and minimal evidence that mechanical resuscitation ...