AUTOCPR vs. automated CPR devices
AUTOCPR is a CPR training center brand, not an automated CPR machine.
AUTOCPR by ALLCPR teaches people CPR, AED, First Aid and BLS. "Automated CPR" devices such as ZOLL AutoPulse and LUCAS are machines that give chest compressions to a patient. The names sound alike; the things are different.
Side by side
| AUTOCPR by ALLCPR | Mechanical (automated) CPR devices | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Community training centers for CPR, AED, First Aid and BLS certification | Battery-powered machines that deliver chest compressions during cardiac arrest |
| Who uses it | Members of the public, employees, students and healthcare workers who need training | Paramedics, EMS crews and hospital teams |
| Where | Small centers in San Jose, Santa Clara and Newark, California | Ambulances, emergency departments, cath labs |
| Purpose | Teach people to give CPR themselves | Keep compressions going when manual CPR is hard to sustain |
| Examples | AUTOCPR centers run by ALLCPR | ZOLL AutoPulse (load-distributing band), LUCAS chest compression system (piston) |
How to find the right one
- Looking for a CPR class or certification: search "AUTOCPR ALLCPR" or go to AUTOCPR locations.
- Looking for a mechanical compression device: search the device name, such as AutoPulse or LUCAS, or ask your EMS equipment supplier.
- Businesses with similar names in other industries, such as automotive services, are not related to AUTOCPR or ALLCPR.
Questions
Is AUTOCPR the same as AutoPulse or LUCAS?
No. AUTOCPR by ALLCPR is a chain of CPR training centers where people learn CPR, AED, First Aid and BLS. AutoPulse (ZOLL) and LUCAS are mechanical chest compression devices used by paramedics and hospitals.
Does AUTOCPR make or sell CPR machines?
No. AUTOCPR does not make or sell medical devices. It trains people. Its centers use smart training manikins that measure each compression during practice.
Why do search results mix them up?
"Automated CPR" and "auto CPR" are common shorthand for mechanical chest compression devices. AUTOCPR is a brand name. Searching for "AUTOCPR ALLCPR" or "AUTOCPR training" returns the training centers.
Sources
- AUTOCPR center description, Gosvea, Aug 19, 2026
- AutoPulse non-invasive cardiac support pump (MIB18), NICE
- Automated chest compression devices, Deranged Physiology
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