title: [Automatic mechanical chest compression during helicopter transportation].
abstract: We describe a case story with a drowned, hypothermic trauma patient treated with an automatic mechanical chest compression device during helicopter transportation to a trauma center. After falling from a 25 meter high bridge into 2 °C water, she was rescued lifeless 17 minutes later. Advanced life support was initiated. During transport by a rescue helicopter, chest compressions were effectively provided by Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System (LUCAS). Upon arrival to a trauma centre approx. 60 minutes later, the patient was treated with extracorporal circulation and rewarmed. She was eventually discharged to her home with minor loss of cerebral function.
authors.affiliation: Flyvevåbnet, Redningseskadrille 722, Denmark. helle@kyrval.dk
authors.forename: Helle S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Kyrval
authors.forename: Khalil
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ahmad
mesh_terms: D017732:Air Ambulances; D001331:Automation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005260:Female; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000628:therapy; D006336:Heart Massage / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D015701:Near Drowning / Q000628:therapy; D013406:Suicide, Attempted