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 ...
Business Wire

Large Randomized Trial: LUCAS Chest Compression System is Effective and Reliable in Pre-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Physio-Control, Inc., the world’s leading provider of professional emergency response solutions, announced today that the main results of the large randomized LINC ...
Nature

Development and evaluation of a mechanical chest compression device for standardized rodent cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Cardiac arrest remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide 1. Rapid and high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a key determinant of survival, making consistent chest compression ...
AZFamily

Tempe Fire investing in new CPR technology for cardiac patients

A man is dead after being shot and stabbed in Peoria early Monday morning, while the suspect is in critical condition after police say he attempted to take his own life. A Midtown Phoenix restaurant ...