This case report describes the successful resuscitation of an 11-year-old boy who suffered out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) using mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by adapting the Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System (LUCAS) Device by rolling a blanket under the patient's back to increase his chest height, thus allowing the LUCAS device to administer compliant CPR.

It is important that you know the basics of First Aid. Ideally, everyone on your staff should receive basic training to enable them to give the best possible First Aid treatment in an emergency. This is for your own peace of mind as well as to reassure the parents of the children in your care. Information about First Aid training in your area may be obtained from:

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