The Cutchogue Fire Department is proud to announce that it has recently placed into service a second Lucas 2 Chest Compression System.

This device can be used when a patient suffers a cardiac arrest and CPR is needed to be performed.

The device is easy to use and is designed to perform continuous, uninterrupted Chest Compressions on a patient.

Performing CPR for prolonged period times can be tiresome to the crew. The device will perform effective chest compressions once it is applied to a patient until it is removed at the hospital or a patient is revived. It is designed to work with all of our existing equipment and protocols.

More importantly, it also allows for the increased safety of the EMS crew who is in the back of the ambulance during a transport. Rescue squad members are now able to sit safely belted in the seat during transport to the hospital.

The purchase of the second device now equips both of our ambulances with one of these lifesaving devices.

The members of the CFD Rescue Squad would like to thank the Commissioners of the Cutchogue Fire District for investing in this valuable piece of lifesaving equipment.

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