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The machine, and others like it, are becoming more common in Central Florida. Responders can quickly strap the device to a patient and begin automatic chest compressions within seconds.

The piece of equipment provides consistent, automatic chest compressions to patients, allowing medics or firefighters to focus on other medical interventions.

The machines perform automatic chest compressions when someone is in distress. They allow first responders to focus on other tasks while seeking to get a patient emergency care.

The machine gives automatic chest compressions. Bonita Springs Fire Rescue medical director Dr. Benjamin Abo said only so many crew members can come on the boat, so every hand counts.

During its regular meeting Monday, the council approved spending $15,724.64 each for four automatic chest compression machines, known as the Lucas Chest compression system.

Orchard Park Fire District EMS acquired the LUCAS 3 device on loan in a pilot program from the Erie County Health Department, so the county could get a sense of how it works in the field.

HUBER HEIGHTS —The Huber Heights Fire Division is the first department in Montgomery County to own and utilize an automated chest compression machine, which officials said provides more ...

The machine, and others like it, are becoming more common in Central Florida. Responders can quickly strap the device to a patient and begin automatic chest compressions within seconds.