title: Use of the LUCAS mechanical chest compression device for percutaneous coronary intervention during cardiac arrest: is it really a game changer?
abstract: Cardiopulmonary support including closed chest compression is a mainstay in the management of cardiac arrest. However, traditional means (i.e. manual) chest compression may be logistically challenging, especially in patients requiring emergent invasive procedures such as percutaneous coronary intervention for cardiac arrest due to acute myocardial infarction. The LUCAS mechanical chest compression device provides external and automated closed chest compression, thus enabling even complex invasive procedures without interrupting cardiopulmonary support. Nonetheless, no randomized trial has proved to date its benefit in comparison to standard manual chest compression, and to date only observational studies and consensus opinion support its clinical use.
authors: Division of Cardiology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
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authors: Biondi-Zoccai
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authors: Landoni
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authors: Zangrillo
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authors: Agostoni
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authors: Sangiorgi
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authors: Modena
keywords: LUCAS; PTCA; cardiac arrest; chest compression; percutaneous coronary intervention; resuscitation