The Ohio Township Fire Department has received a grant to acquire an additional Stryker LUCAS Chest Compression System. This device enhances cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by delivering consistent chest compressions, increasing the chances of favorable outcomes for cardiac arrest patients.
The LUCAS device provides compressions at a depth of 2.1 inches and a rate of 102 per minute, which is in line with CPR guidelines. Studies show that it can increase blood flow to the brain by up to 60% compared to manual CPR, improving neurological outcomes for survivors. The device was funded through a $27,400 grant from the Warrick County Health Department and the Warrick County Commissioners, as part of the National Prescription Opiate Litigation fund. The fire department, which already uses two LUCAS devices, will place the new one at Station 2 on Old Plank Road in Newburgh.
