Jun 13, 2016 · Delivery of high-quality CPR is vital for patient outcomes. The LUCAS device delivers chest compressions with guidelines-consistent depth of 5.3 cm / 2.1 inches and rate of 102 per minute 1.*

The Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System (LUCAS) device provides mechanical chest compressions to patients in cardiac arrest. It is mostly used in emergency medicine as an alternative to manual CPR because it provides consistent compressions at a fixed rate through difficult transport conditions and eliminates the physical strain on ...

Nov 16, 2023 · The innovative LUCAS device offers a viable solution for consistent, high-quality chest compressions, a critical component in resuscitation. 1 This article aims to break down the basics of what a LUCAS chest compression system is …

Some studies suggest that LUCAS, a mechanical chest compression-decompression device, provides improved CPR in the lab and inpatient settings, but few studies have prospectively assessed prehospital LUCAS use.

with manual chest compressions. The LUCAS device assists rescuers by delivering effective, consistent and continuous chest compressions as recommended in the American Heart …

We suggest you train not only on the LUCAS device, but on your complete local resuscitation protocol, including manual chest compressions, rhythm checks, defibrillation, ventilation, medication and patient management strategies. These are all …

The LUCAS Chest Compression System helps emergency care teams around the world do what they do best — save lives. With high-quality chest compressions and fewer interruptions than manual CPR, LUCAS is your partner that will administer Guidelines-consistent, high-quality compressions until the job is done.26 CPR quality