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Resuscitation of the patient with LUCAS II
CHRT, Michal
The thesis deals with a mechanical resuscitation system LUCAS II. The LUCAS system is one of the most frequently used devices for a mechanical cardiac massage. The thesis introduces readers to the most current knowledge about its effectivity and safety. The opening chapters are dedicated to sudden cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The following chapter are introducing the reader to the use of the LUCAS system during urgent resuscitation. They are describing its application in specific cases, which could be transport or resuscitation in catheterization laboratory. The thesis is formed theoretically. The main sources are formed by clinical studies and other professional articles. The main goal of the thesis is to summarize existing knowledge about mechanized cardiac massage with the LUCAS II device while giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The use of LUCAS system doesn't show improvement in the survival rate of patients in comparison with manual heart massage. Its main benefit is applied in complicated situations, when it is not possible to carry out manual chest compression. During transport and in cath lab the LUCAS system seems like an effective tool, which can raise the chance of cardiac arrest survival. The thesis provides up-to-date summary of given problematics and can serve as a study material for medical study programs.

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