The LUCAS device is an easy-to-use mechanical chest compression device that helps lifesaving teams around the world deliver high-quality, guidelines-consistent chest compressions to sudden cardiac arrest patients; in the field, on the move and in the hospital.

The Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System (LUCAS) device provides mechanical chest compressions to patients in cardiac arrest.

Deliver high-performance, continuous chest compressions with less strain, micromanagement and caregiver risk. The LUCAS device extends the reach of care by maintaining chest compressions during transport to advanced lifesaving therapies, including ECMO or PCI in the cath lab.

With over 50 000 LUCAS devices deployed a patient is treated every minute. * The LUCAS generations are similar in most respects and deliver chest compressions according to the AHA and ERC guidelines, they differ somewhat in mechanical …

The LUCAS device delivers safe and effective chest compressions with Guidelines-consistent depth of 5.3 cm / 2.1 inches and rate of 102 per minute*

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.

Nov 16, 2023 · A LUCAS chest compression system is a portable, mechanical device designed to assist first responders and healthcare providers in administering automated chest compressions.

For over 15 years the LUCAS Chest Compression System has been helping lifesaving teams around the world deliver high performance, Guidelines-consistent chest compressions to cardiac arrest patient in the field, on the move and in the hospital.

LUCAS The LUCAS device extends the reach of care by maintaining chest compressions during transport to advanced lifesaving therapies, including ECMO or PCI in the cath lab. By increasing provider safety, avoiding fatigue over long durations and reducing transport risks by allowing caregivers to sit belted, the LUCAS

Watch these films to get an understanding of how to prepare, use and maintain the LUCAS 3 device (relevant for both LUCAS 3, v3.0 and v3.1). The films can be downloaded here.