GRAYSON —
Carter County residents who suffer cardiac arrest may benefit from one of five new LUCAS chest compression system units recently purchased by Carter County Ambulance Service.
The LUCAS chest compression system is an external, mechanical device that provides chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It was designed for use by paramedics, emergency medical technicians and hospital staff in emergency care situation for an adult patient in cardiac arrest. The system is simple to use and apply, interrupting manual chest compressions for less than 20 seconds. The system also increases the operational effectiveness of emergency medical teams and enhances opportunities to improve the outcome of cardiac-arrest patients.
“We believe this newly acquired technology will enable us to provide even better care for patients in cardiac arrest,” said Jerry Horn, administrator of Carter County Emergency Ambulance Services. “Having the LUCAS system for our field personnel to use at the scene of a cardiac arrest and during transport will enable us to deliver a more viable candidate for recovery to the emergency department at the hospital.”
“By including LUCAS as part of its resuscitation services, Carter County Ambulance Service is demonstrating its commitment to leading edge in emergency medical service,” said Brian Webster, president of Physio-Control.
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