Question 91 · LEK · Chest compressions
The LUCAS device is used for:
- A. instrumental clearing of the upper respiratory tract.
- B. peripheral chest compressions.
- C. mechanical ventilation.
- D. endotracheal intubation with a video laryngoscope.
- E. none of the above.
Hint
LUCAS is a piston device strapped around the chest during CPR; think about which element of BLS it automates.
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