I have written about the Lucas Chest Compression unit
before. This is a unit that is used to
provide chest compressions, essentially an automatic CPR device. The city had acquired a unit several years
ago to assist one of the city’s paramedic officers. It allows the paramedic to focus on other
aspects of life saving techniques when dealing with a cardiac incident. The
machine takes over the chest compressions.
Recently the city worked with donors to acquire another
Lucas Chest Compression unit for the other paramedic on staff. Donations were sought from various sources to
purchase this second unit. These units cost
approximately $14,500. Through generous
donations of a number of donors the second Lucas unit has been purchased. The city now has two paramedic officers with
the Lucas Chest Compression units.
Many thanks go out to those donors who participated in
making this happen. They include:
Essentia
Foundation $8,000
Pleasureland
RV Community Fund $2,500
Crow Wing
Co-op Roundup $2,000
Pelican Lakes
Conservation Club $2,000
The community now has additional resources in dealing
cardiac emergencies.
