The Importance of Realistic CPR Training Manikins

According to the American Heart Association, immediate CPR can double or even triple the chances of survival after a victim suffers from cardiac arrest. Many of us are familiar with CPR and might have received basic instruction. However, comprehensive training with lifelike materials can provide the training needed to prepare you for a real-life emergency.

What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR is a critical life-saving skill that is performed when the heart stops beating. This emergency medical skill set helps maintain blood circulation and oxygen supply to vital organs when a person suffers from sudden cardiac arrest.

Performing CPR increases the chances of a successful resuscitation and provides critical first aid that is needed while waiting for emergency medical services (EMS) to arrive. CPR is important for everyone to know - we recommend the average individual start with a CPR course such as Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED/First Aid training to cover all the bases of what you need to know from start to finish during a cardiac emergency.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation consists of several components to restore blood flow and oxygen. These components include chest compressions, rescue breaths, and automated external defibrillator (AED) use. 

How to Perform CPR

The process of performing CPR begins with chest compressions. By kneeling next to the victim, interlocking your hands, and positioning them in the center of the victim’s chest, chest compressions can be performed at a force and speed to reach 100-120 compressions per minute.

After performing a set of compressions, opening the victim’s airway by tilting their head back and lifting their chin allows for proper rescue breaths. If an automated external defibrillator is available, turn it on and follow its prompts.

After a shock is given (if needed), immediately resume CPR. Continue the chest compressions and rescue breath cycle until professional medical help arrives.

Importance of Realistic CPR Training

The ability to perform effective CPR is an irreplaceable and life-long skill, making realistic training tools to learn this skill set essential to invest in. Many manikins, such as the Adult PRESTAN 2000 Manikin, are equipped with sensors and technology that provide advanced CPR feedback on the quality of the chest compressions.

This PRESTAN model has Bluetooth capabilities to receive monitoring data on your smart devices. Access to this type of feedback is excellent for first-time CPR students wanting to receive information on compression depth and rate to correct or improve their technique.

Another vital aspect of realistic CPR training is the emotional preparation that it gives students. Realistic manikins with lifelike features help trainees become accustomed to the physical aspects of performing CPR on a person.

Laerdal Medical offers a Laerdal Little Family Pack QCPR that conveniently packages their Little Anne QCPR, Little Junior QCPR, and Little Baby QCPR in an organized wheeled carrying case for easy transport and storage. This CPR manikin family pack is excellent for students or instructors looking for realistic manikins representing all age ranges.

Practicing CPR on various aged manikins can help desensitize individuals to the potential emotional challenges they might face when administering CPR to a child or infant in a real emergency.

Not only that but training on realistic manikins can help simulate various emergency scenarios, making the training experience more immersive to prepare students and increase their confidence. Having the confidence that comes with proper training increases the likelihood that the trainee would respond quickly to different emergency scenarios.

With features like accurate anatomy of the manikin, performance monitoring, and accessories like the PRESTAN Female Accessory or manikin clothing, as shown on the Laerdal Little Anne manikins can all provide a real-life experience during training. 

Related Article: The PRESTAN Female Accessory: What is it and Why You Need it

Whether you are a student looking for a life-like CPR training course manikin or an instructor searching for the most realistic features for your course materials, AED.com’s manikins can provide you with exceptional training to prepare you to be ready and confident when needed.

Shop AED.com’s CPR manikins and CPR Manikin Accessories to enhance your learning experience. Contact us today at 800-544-0004 or fill out our Contact Us form.