The hospital recently purchased a LUCAS 3 Chest Compression by Stryker allowing nurses and clinical care staff to provide even faster, better cardiac care.
The battery-operated device is not only capable of giving automatic chest compressions, but is also incredibly light weight, simple to use and fits into a backpack, allowing it to be moved around the hospital quickly.
Acute and ED unit Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Rebecca Coles proudly showed the Revamp Op Shop staff how easy the Lucas CPR machine was to use.
“This device helps alleviate fatigue during the delivery of CPR. It’s absolutely fantastic and really provides peace of mind for our staff,” Ms Coles said.
“We have so much confidence in this machine. Essentially, it’s an extra pair of hands for our nurses.
“The nurses have also been getting comfortable with using the machine, so it has been great for training.
“We are just so thrilled and thankful to receive it. It’s a huge asset to our hospital.”
Cluster Manager Mark Massey added that the LUCAS 3 also increased survival outcomes by about 15 per cent, with patients less likely to return to the hospital with complications in the follow up.
Revamp Op Shop is overseen by the Corowa Presbyterian Church and managed by Florence Hudson with a team of volunteers supporting her.
Ms Hudson said she was pleased to be able to support the hospital on behalf of the community.
