What is Resusci Anne?
Q: What is Resusci Anne?
A: Resusci Anne is a training mannequin used for teaching CPR to both emergency workers and the general public.
Q: Who made Resusci Anne and when?
A: Resusci Anne was made by Norwegian toy maker Åsmund Laerdal and was first used in 1960.
Q: What was Resusci Anne based on?
A: Resusci Anne was based on the research of Peter Safar and James Elam and was made to be like the human respiratory system and outer body.
Q: Have there been different versions of Resusci Anne introduced since it was first used?
A: Yes, several different versions of Resusci Anne have been introduced since it was first used. These include versions with computer monitoring and versions that simulate other emergency medical conditions.
Q: What is the purpose of approaching Resusci Anne as a trainee?
A: Trainees using the original Resusci Anne were expected to approach the mannequin and administer CPR only if they got no response, teaching them that not all victims require CPR.
Q: How was the face of Resusci Anne designed?
A: The face of Resusci Anne was designed based on the death mask of an unidentified young woman who may have drowned in the Seine River around the late 1880s, known as L'Inconnue de la Seine.
Q: Who can use Resusci Anne for training?
A: Resusci Anne is used for training both emergency workers and members of the general public.
