Being in the right place at the right time | Matt’s sudden cardiac arrest story
03-Aug-2021
Studies show that the rate of survival from sudden cardiac arrest decreases by 10% for every minute without intervention.1?Miraculously, after 80 minutes of continuous CPR with the LUCAS chest compression system and critical care from emergency caregivers, Matt regained his pulse and started breathing.
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“From the nurses in the field that found me to the nurses and doctors at the hospital, I had the best care and best people (taking care of me). I’m thankful for that.”
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Matt
Sudden cardiac arrest survivor
1. Cummins RO. From concept to standard-of-care? Review of the clinical experience with automated external defibrillators. Ann Emerg Med. 18 Dec 1989(12):1269-75. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(89)80257-4. PMID: 2686497.
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