0391. Comparison of the histopathologic effects on the lungs of two external chest compression devices (lucas versus autopulse) in a swine model of ventricular fibrillation

Given the difficulty of performing efficient CPR compressions, technology has turned to automaticity. LUCAS device has a pneumatically driven piston to compress the heart and uses active decompression suction on the upstroke. AUTOPULSE is a load distributing band compressor, that is mechanically actuated and battery driven. It provides both direct compression and semi-circumferential thoracic compression.