Implementation of LUCAS 2 in Helicopter Rescue in South Tyrol

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is used to maintain adequate perfusion of vital organs in cardiac arrest patients and is fundamental for the neurological outcome and survival of these individuals. Unfortunately, the quality of CPR may be inadequate due largely to ineffective chest compressions resulting from rescuer fatigue and interruptions in compressions. The LUCAS device (Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System, Jolife, Lund, Sweden), introduced in 2002, is the most extensively tested and applied automated alternative to manual CPR for in-hospital care of cardiac arrest patients and during ambulance transfer; the feasibility of application of this device in helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) operations, however, has never been addressed. The objective of this project is to equip the three active rescue helicopters in South Tyrol with the LUCAS 2 mechanical chest compression device to answer the question: What is the feasibility and efficiency of using this device for prolonged CPR in cardiac arrest patients requiring CPR during HEMS rescue operations and transport?

Clinical Trial Description

This is a non-controlled, observational study. Physiological endpoints: MAP (mean arterial pressure); etCO2 (end-tidal expiratory pCO2); ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation); PaO2 (arterial pO2); PaCO2 (arterial pCO2); endpoints to assess feasibility: time from arrival to start of mechanical compressions, problems during transfer into the helicopter and in-field manoeuvers, problems with application of device, problems with patient transfer to hospital premises, hands-off time, personnel requirements. ;

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT01745926
Study type	Observational [Patient Registry]
Source	Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase
Start date	April 2013
Completion date	March 2016

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