Phys.org

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 ...
EurekAlert!

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 ...
Astronomy

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 ...
Government Technology

First Responders’ Automatic CPR Device ‘Doesn’t Get Tired’

Improved technology that automatically does CPR will take some of the burden off first responders and likely save lives. The device, called LUCAS 3, is portable and consists of a compression unit that ...
Stanford Daily

Automatic CPR device dramatically improves cardiac arrest survival in Stanford animal study

STANFORD, Calif. - A small, portable device greatly increases the chance of surviving sudden cardiac death by restoring blood pressure better than conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation, according ...
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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 ...
Yahoo Finance

Air Medical Programs Enhance Patient Care State-Wide with Automated CPR Device

Native Air in Goodyear, AZ poses with the AutoPulse NXT · GlobeNewswire Inc. PHOENIX, AZ, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The LifeNet, Native Air, and TriState CareFlight bases across Arizona are ...
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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 ...
wdam

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 ...