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Cardiac arrest in space: Research shows that automatic chest compressions are more effective for CPR

Automatic chest compression devices are routinely used on Earth by doctors in restricted environments such as emergency helicopter, or where prolonged CPR needs to be carried out over a longer period ...
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Automated devices outperform manual CPR in space, study finds

French researchers simulating weightlessness on a modified jet have found that manual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is ineffective in space. This conclusion could reshape emergency medical ...
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Cardiac arrest in space: New research shows that automatic chest compressions are more effective for CPR when both rescuer and patient are floating in microgravity

New research has found that a type of automatic chest compression is more effective to carry out CPR in space than the ‘handstand method’ that is currently recommended in emergency protocols for ...
Dayton Daily News

Paramedics explore benefits of automated CPR machine

HUBER HEIGHTS —The Huber Heights Fire Division is the first department in Montgomery County to own and utilize an automated chest compression machine, which officials said provides more consistent ...
MedCity News

Deca-Medics looks for cash to get CPR device through FDA

Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is tiring. After a few minutes, the effectiveness of CPR typically drops substantially because even trained professionals don’t have the muscular ...
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Macedonia VFD receives automated CPR devices

PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department receives new equipment that they hope will change the game for their department and their residents. The department recently received a ...
KWQC-TV6

Clinton Fire Departemnt acquires additional automated CPR devices

CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) - The Clinton Fire Department (CFD) has received a $47,181 grant from the 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program to purchase three LUCAS Chest Compression units, in ...
WAFB

Bayou Blue Fire Department receives automated CPR device through state funding

IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Bayou Blue Volunteer Fire Department has received a new automated chest compression device, funded through House Bill 782 from the 2024 Louisiana legislative session ...
San Antonio Express-News

Schertz receives CPR devices

With the help of a local hospital, Schertz EMS is receiving several state-of-the art CPR devices that will allow EMTs to provide better and faster care to heart attack victims. Live Oak's Northeast ...
Texarkana Gazette

Texarkana EMS service LifeNet purchases 15 automatic CPR devices

Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to ArkLaTex. Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism. TEXARKANA, Texas -- LifeNet EMS services recently ...
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EBR EMS to loan automated CPR devices to parish fire departments

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - East Baton Rouge EMS is asking Metro Council to approve a contract that would place automated CPR devices on fire engines across the parish, with distribution set to begin ...