LUCAS 3 Mechanical CPR

Posted on by Andrew Coggins

LUCAS 3 MECHANICAL CPR

The New LUCAS 3 (basically LUCAS2 with a fancy bag and bluetooth connectivity):

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Pros (compared with other Mechanical CPR Machines):

  • Creates an active ‘decompression suction’ on upstroke
  • Lightweight Portability (can be moved in bag and is relatively easy to assemble)
  • Can work off a mains power supply or a battery source
  • Potential to go to the cardiac cath-lab with the device running

Our LUCAS Training Video:

Suggested Indications and Contraindications in the Emergency Department:

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