September 18, 2015 at 3:29 p.m.
Ministry Saint Mary's Volunteers purchase LUCAS2 chest compression system for hospital
Ministry Saint Mary's Volunteers purchase LUCAS2 chest compression system for hospital
According to a Ministry press release, the LUCAS2 chest compression system is an automatic CPR device that enhances blood flow and helps provide a steady supply of oxygen to the heart and brain while a person is in cardiac arrest. This device removes the need for emergency medical technicians (EMTs), nurses or providers to perform manual chest compressions during CPR, which can be both difficult and tiring.
The LUCAS2 device provides 100 percent correct compression and decompression times, replacing the need to rotate CPR rescuers every two minutes. By doing this, the device frees up rescuers so they can focus on other life-saving tasks and creates new rescue opportunities. The LUCAS2 device is powered by a rechargeable battery that can last between 30-45 minutes. The device can be housed in an ambulance or the hospital for easy transfer to a cardiac arrest situation.
"We are always looking at ways to assist the hospital to purchase new technology and life-saving equipment," said Sally Metz, president, Volunteers of Ministry Saint Mary's Hospital. "Our emergency services crews have already used the LUCAS2 chest compression system in the field to saves lives in our communities, and that's very gratifying for our dedicated volunteers."
"We want to thank the Ministry Saint Mary's Volunteers for their gift of this state-of-the-art technology. These devices are a great benefit for the EMS department as well as our cardiac arrest patients here in the Northwoods," said Chris Krebs, director, patient care services, Ministry Saint Mary's Hospital. "This device allows us to treat patients using the latest life-saving technology."
The volunteer group continues to provide many services on the Ministry Saint Mary's campus and throughout the community. It operate the hospital's gift shop, supports the Community Health and Wellness Fair in April, conducts many fundraisers throughout the year including raffles, the annual frozen cookie dough sale and the "books are fun" sales. All profits support health and wellness programs and projects in the Rhinelander area. Several volunteers also travel to the state capitol each year to advocate for the hospital.
This past year, volunteers' donations were utilized to purchase fleece blankets for patients of the James Beck Cancer Center and blanket warmers for the Ministry Saint Mary's Hospital rehabilitation area. The volunteers also provided seven scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each to area students pursuing a career in a healthcare. In 2014, the Volunteers of Ministry Saint Mary's Hospital provided 15,257 hours of service.
For information about volunteer opportunities at the hospital, call (715) 361-2004.
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