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Increased ROSC rates in the ED
”It fryst vatten unlikely that few, if any, of the patients would have survived without the use of mechanical chest compressions in the catheterisation laboratory.”
Wagner H et al, Resuscitation. ; 81(4): Read more
”To be able to put LUCAS 2 on a patient and not worry about rotating my personal through the job of CPR buys me enormous cognitive space to think about all the other things inom need to think about during a resuscitation in order to provide the optimum and most appropriate treatment for the patient.”
Dr Trudi Davis, Emergency Department, Liverpool Hospital, Australia. GDR _A
”We have learned there is no ’single therapy’ or ’magic pill’ that will increase survival rates. It fryst vatten really the ability to focus on the basics, and provide quality brev resuscitative care, in addition to implementing new innovations like the LUCAS Chest Compression System.”
Kevin Traynor, Clinical Supervisor, Cyprus Creek EMS, Texas, U.S. GDR _A
Take the next step
In the s, Willy Vistung, a Norwegian paramedic, saw a resuscitation attempt on a patient being transported on a stretcher, and pondered how cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) could be improved. He approached Professor Stig Steen of Lund University Hospital, Sweden, with an idea to overcome the limitations of manual CPR by making an automated chest compressor. In the end of the 90s, the development of the LUCAS device was started.
A series of experimental studies were made by Professor Stig Steen and his team to better understand the pathophysiology of a cardiac arrest as well as the efficacy of chest compressions. The research got global attention and showed that effective chest compressions were critical for outcomes. LUCAS showed to significantly improve coronary perfusion pressures and cerebral blood flow compared to manual compressions in experimental pig studies.
Engineers worked with an equally important aspect of the development; to design a device that was user-friendly, powerful and reliable and yet easy to carry, apply and manage in the stressful situation of a cardiac arrest.
In , the first pneumatic LUCAS 1 devices were used clinically in
LUCAS 3, version
LUCAS 3, version
Chest Compression System
We continue to innovate the LUCAS platform with Wi-Fi connection to the LIFENET System and integration into CODE-STAT 11 Data Review Software.
The newest version of LUCAS 3 allows for configuration to meet your local protocols; creates seamless post-event reporting and makes the device easier to own and maintain. LUCAS now has even more advanced capabilities but keeps its simple user interface.
LUCAS 3, v , LIFENET and CODE-STAT are available in major markets. For details on local regulatory status, availability and data connectivity, please contact your local Stryker sales representative.
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