Basic Life Support

Using CPR to save lives

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a critical element of basic life support training. It involves the use of chest compressions and rescue breaths if someone has become unconscious. CPR keeps blood flowing to the brain, heart and other organs, improving chances of a patient’s survival.

It is dangerous to practice CPR on someone who is fully conscious, so a manikin can help first-aiders, students and emergency responders test their CPR skills in a safe, pressure-free environment.

As well as adult manikins, we supply bariatric (obese), baby and infant manikins. Different sized and shaped bodies require slightly different CPR techniques. As a first-aider cannot know who may require emergency treatment in a BLS scenario, we also supply dog manikins.

Preventing choking in adults and children

When someone’s airway is blocked by a foreign object such as food or toys, and no oxygen can enter the lungs. This can lead to irreversible brain death or damage if not removed in time. In this scenario, clearing the airway as soon as possible is critical.

Basic life support when it comes to choking can involve abdominal thrusts (formerly known as the Heimlich manoeuvre) and back blows. As these cannot be performed on someone who is not choking, a BLS manikin will help first-aiders refine their technique and carry it out safely.

First-aiders need to be able to perform basic life support on different people. For example, an obese or pregnant person will have a less prominent ribcage, while abdominal thrusts can be harmful to babies. We supply a wide range of anatomically correct manikins that have been specially created for practising technique.

Don’t forget your BLS accessories

We supply accessories to prolong the life of your basic life support manikin, as well as provide additional functionality. From replacement heads, and mouthpieces and lungs for your manikin, to moulage wounds that you can strap on for extra authenticity, you will not find a wider range on the internet.