By Summer Moore
The Augusta Chronicle
AUGUSTA, Ga. — This week, all Gold Cross EMS ambulances began carrying new machines that administer chest compressions automatically for cardiac arrest patients.
Called the LUCAS 2, the machine applies standardized chest compressions in accordance with the latest scientific guidelines from the American Heart Association, said Maj. Michael Willis, director of clinical services at Gold Cross.
“The LUCAS frees the medic up,” he said. “It allows them to focus on administering drugs or other areas.”
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