USA Health Has New Automated CPR Device

Timmy Crawford, a paramedic in the emergency department at USA Health University Hospital, demonstrates the new LUCAS Chest Compression System for emergency department staff, from left, Jennifer Zirlott, RN, Ashley Lee, RN, and Leanne Guinn, RN. | Photo courtesy by USA Health

USA Health University Hospital is now equipped with the LUCAS Chest Compression System, a battery-powered device that performs automated chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). In the COVID-19 era, manual chest compressions on patients in cardiac arrest can be dangerous for healthcare staff performing the procedure. The LUCAS Chest Compression System delivers guideline-consistent, high-quality chest compressions even under difficult conditions and for extended periods. USA Health purchased the LUCAS device using funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.