North Greece FD unveils new life-saving tool
by WHAM
The North Greece Fire Department demonstrated its new LUCAS 3 device Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. The device provides a patient with CPR while first responders conduct other life-saving measures. (Photo by Will Morgan/WHAM)
Greece, N.Y. — A dedicated team of life savers is adding a new tool to its ranks.
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The North Greece Fire Department demonstrated a new mechanical CPR device Wednesday.
The LUCAS 3 device can be applied after manual CPR is administered and allows first responders to conduct other life-saving treatment.
"We know through studies that we lose any chance of survival every minute we have a pause or a lapse in CPR," said Battalion Chief John Short. "If we are able to keep those compressions continuous throughout, it's going to increase the person's chance of survival.
North Greece Professional Firefighters Local 3827 donated the device.
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