Two studies comparing the use of manual chest compression vs. an automated chest compression device during resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest produce contrasting findings, according to ...

For the past decade, only two fire agencies in Orange County — the cities of Newport Beach and Orange — chose to use automated chest compression devices instead of manual cardiopulmonary resuscitation ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA designated Defibtech’s recall of its automated continuous chest compression device as class I, the most ...

Quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is likely to be one of the key determinants of successful resuscitation following an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Consistent compressions can be ...

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A device that can stand in for human hands and provide CPR compressions could change how a northern Arizona air ambulance gives life-saving care. Guardian Air, which maintains ...

The chance of surviving a heart attack in Nassau County has dramatically increased due to a new technology that will aid EMS medics responding to a cardiac arrest, law enforcement officials said ...

In collaboration with distributor Master Medical Equipment (MME), Defibtech announced the availability of flexible leasing options for their ARM XR Automated Chest Compression device. The new ...

ORLANDO, Florida (WESH) — It’s helping first responders save lives, and now, more agencies are getting a hold of it. The LUCAS III device is a chest compression system that works on its own. Bob Eul ...

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — It’s been nearly a year since West Metro Fire Rescue started using new automatic chest compression machines when arriving on scene of patients in cardiac arrest. 10 people have been ...

FLORENCE — All 10 ambulances operated by Shoals Ambulance Service will soon be equipped with automated chest compression devices that will improve a patient's chances of survival.

First responders in Nassau County who save lives every day just got some help. And it’s already helping them save more lives. Nassau ambulances have new technology on board that, at a crucial moment, ...