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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 ...
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This auto-chest compression device is saving lives in Central Florida

IT CAN SAVE LIVES. THIS DEVICE IS CPR FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, BUT IT’S NOT EASY TO GET WESH 2’S TONY ATKINS FOUND OUT WHICH DEPARTMENTS ARE USING THIS TECHNOLOGY ALREADY, AND SPOKE WITH A MAN WHO SAYS ...
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Golder Ranch Fire equips ambulances with new device to help with cardiac arrests

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (KGUN) — To help in trying to save more lives, Golder Ranch Fire District recently added a new tool to its fleet of ambulances. All ambulances are now equipped with LUCAS devices. It ...
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Escambia County EMS boosts CPR efficiency with automatic compressors

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A lifesaving device is helping local first responders improve CPR techniques. Last week, WEAR News reported that central Florida started using automatic chest compressors in ...
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Tempe Fire investing in new CPR technology for cardiac patients

Around 8 p.m. on Sunday, officers responded to the area of Baseline and Rural roads for reports of a drowning. The flight was heading from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix. On board the ...