In our ambulance region (hollands-Midden, nl) the LUCAS is used on all patiënts who would otherwise receive manual CPR. Exclusion is in late pregnancy and size (if it doesn't fit we don't use it) Severe chest trauma also creates it own problems but thats similar with manual cpr.
I use it for trauma patients as well. Why not? It provides CPR, just better, more efficient and rteliable than manual CPR. On the other hand trauma patients in need of CPR have the lowest probability of survival of all CPR patients.
actually I work in saudi arabia as defibs specialist and I saw this machine.
it is really nice .. even the prof. can not do 100 compression/min. with the same rythem of course, if we talk about more than 5 mins. of CPR. eventhough, we can use this machine in cath lab because there is no circuit in a machine. so it is really awsome.
we have one of these... 10X better than the old thumper assembly. very easy to use... but the cost per the rep is around 12 grand. will be hard for small departments to buy.
the LUCAS stands for Lund University Cardiac Arrest System. It´s made in Sweden. The LUCAS gave CPR for 6 hours to a young man at a comunity hospital in Sweden witch did not have a cardiac bypass machine, the man survived the cardiac arrest, the rest im not sure of, thoug it seemes unlikley that he wolud be neurologicly intact after such a long period of only non invasive artificial cirkulation.
Good CPR usually breaks ribs. So does the Lucas.
starlightp21 11 months ago
looks harsh
lenoat702 1 year ago
it looks like it will break the rib bones.... jesus
xn117 1 year ago
Typically only used as a last resort. If you see a person on a Thumper chances are they are already dead.
k5tao 2 years ago
Anyone have any idea what the exclusion criteria is for this machine? Can it be or have you seen it used in trauma pt's?
mink2184 2 years ago
In our ambulance region (hollands-Midden, nl) the LUCAS is used on all patiënts who would otherwise receive manual CPR. Exclusion is in late pregnancy and size (if it doesn't fit we don't use it) Severe chest trauma also creates it own problems but thats similar with manual cpr.
patella902 2 years ago
I use it for trauma patients as well. Why not? It provides CPR, just better, more efficient and rteliable than manual CPR. On the other hand trauma patients in need of CPR have the lowest probability of survival of all CPR patients.
Twerc 2 years ago
actually I work in saudi arabia as defibs specialist and I saw this machine.
it is really nice .. even the prof. can not do 100 compression/min. with the same rythem of course, if we talk about more than 5 mins. of CPR. eventhough, we can use this machine in cath lab because there is no circuit in a machine. so it is really awsome.
alaat05 2 years ago
@alaat05
Research has shown that professionals tend to give between 80-120 compressions a minute, so yes you are right indeed
robynfali 1 year ago
Saw this in action yesterday, great device!
shawnandredavis 2 years ago
we have one of these... 10X better than the old thumper assembly. very easy to use... but the cost per the rep is around 12 grand. will be hard for small departments to buy.
fdmedic03 3 years ago
the best looking thumper
CuriousJerk 3 years ago
These things are truly brilliant. Sure, it *will* break every single rib in your body, but most people would agree that's better than being dead.
msbabc 4 years ago
My question is how will the small town ambulances able to afford something like this.
andyc48906 4 years ago
the LUCAS stands for Lund University Cardiac Arrest System. It´s made in Sweden. The LUCAS gave CPR for 6 hours to a young man at a comunity hospital in Sweden witch did not have a cardiac bypass machine, the man survived the cardiac arrest, the rest im not sure of, thoug it seemes unlikley that he wolud be neurologicly intact after such a long period of only non invasive artificial cirkulation.
ratataxessthlm 4 years ago
no, what is required is better CPR training.
jimsmbob 4 years ago
you try doing CPR for 20 minutes, no better training will replace this gadget
mruppity64 4 years ago 2
well said
robynfali 4 years ago
As said below, you want to try it, even the best cannot do a perfect 100 per minute, this machine can
robynfali 4 years ago
It may be from the USA.. But IT IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN AMBULANCES IN THE UNITED STATES.
ruralemt 5 years ago
yes it is.... we are using them in florida
fdmedic03 3 years ago
Michigan Instruments also has a Thumper 1007, that does ventilation!
farney05 5 years ago
No, this device is still not yet cleared for use in the USA. The closet thing we have is the Zoll Revivant Autopulse.
Great video! Thanks for poasting it!
Markhk 5 years ago
Are these available is the USA?
DETESTABLE 5 years ago
I am amazed, ingenius device!
DETESTABLE 5 years ago
this is good
mickward 5 years ago