Mechanical Chest Compression Devices

Mechanical chest compression devices are automated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) machines that use either a mechanical piston or load-distributing band to apply compressions to a patient's chest. These devices are intended to be used as an adjunct to CPR as they take over for chest compressions for the responder.

Please contact NUSTL@hq.dhs.gov regarding access to the following additional documents: Focus Group Report, Market Survey Report, and Assessment Report on Mechanical Chest Compression Devices.

Find this project in the FEMA Authorized Equipment List and InterAgency Board Interactive Standardized Equipment List.