Electric chest compression assistant LUCAS 3

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Overview
The LUCAS 3 chest compression system (v3.1) is a mechanical device that delivers continuous, guidelines-consistent chest compressions to support advanced resuscitation. It is designed for use in pre-hospital and in-hospital settings, including during patient transport and procedures such as PCI or ECMO initiation.

Clinical and operational summary
The device supports prolonged continuous compressions and compressions on the move, helping maintain cerebral and systemic perfusion compared with manual CPR. Clinical use has shown improved CPR quality, reduced provider fatigue, and lower transport-related risks by allowing caregivers to remain seated and restrained.

Key benefits

• Support team safety: reduces caregiver exposure and physical strain during transport and in the cath lab.
• Bridge to definitive care: maintains compressions to facilitate access to advanced therapies (ECMO/ECPR, PCI).
• Consistent CPR quality: provides stable compression rate and depth versus manual compressions.
• Improve team efficiency: frees caregivers to perform advanced therapies and diagnostics.

Product highlights

• Patient interface: low-profile back plate and support structure to accommodate larger patients; straps secure patient arms and device during transport.
• Fast transition: median interruption time of approximately 7 seconds when moving from manual to mechanical compressions in clinical use.
• Configurable: adjustable compression rate, depth, fraction, alerts, ventilation prompts, pause length/count, auto-lowering and pressure-pad parameters via wireless connectivity.
• Data and connectivity: Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi for post-event data capture and integration with review software (e.g., CODE-STAT) and asset management.
• Portability: battery operation, lightweight compact carrying case with battery window; external power support and in-case charging access.

Web training
Web-based training resources are available including instructions and refresher material; annual refresher training is recommended.

Technical specifications

• Model family: LUCAS 3 (v3.1).
• Power: battery operation with option for external power; extended run times when using multiple batteries or external supply (typical single-battery run times ~45 minutes depending on conditions).
• Performance: guideline-consistent compression rate and depth; supports prolonged continuous compressions during transport and procedures.
• Transition time: median interruption time ≈ 7 seconds when switching from manual to mechanical CPR in clinical use.
• Configurability: compression rate, depth, fraction, alerts, ventilation prompts, pause length/count, auto-lowering and pressure-pad settings (configurable via wireless connection).
• Connectivity: Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi for data upload and integration with post-event review systems.
• Portability and storage: compact carrying case with battery window; device can be charged inside the case through an access port.