Choking rescue training devices explained

Choking rescue training devices are choking simulation equipment used by first aid learners to prepare for dealing with real world choking scenarios.[1] [2] They have been approved and used by the European Resuscitation Council,[3] St John Ambulance,[4] and International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.[5] The simulation devices are used to demonstrate choking rescue techniques such as abdominal thrusts and backslap method and practice choking rescue protocols by American Heart Association and Red Cross.[6]

Devices

Anti-choking training vests

The Anti-Choking Trainer, developed by Act+Fast, LLC, is a light-weight neoprene vest that users wear to practice the abdominal thrust maneuver and backslap method.[7] There are two protocol models available: Act+Fast Red with a Back Slap Pad for the Red Cross Choking Rescue Protocol and Act+Fast Blue for the American Heart Association Protocol.[8]

Choking manikins

Choking Charlie

The Choking Charlie manikin, developed by Laerdal Medical, is an adult torso specifically designed for training students in the performance of the Heimlich Maneuver and backslap method. Cast by a human specimen, Choking Charlie’s realistic anatomy and response-using simulated boluses provide instructors with a tool for instructing and practicing the anti-choking techniques.[9] [10]

Simulaids

Simulaids choking manikins are life-sized and are designed for choking training in specific individuals. The manikins are in infant, child and adult sizes and are also modelled in different body types such as obese choking manikin.[11] The manikins are designed anatomically accurate internally as well allowing for choking boluses to be inserted for providing visual feedback upon performing anti-choking techniques.[12] [13]

Operations

The simulation device is designed so when the trainee does the Heimlich maneuver correctly a foam plug, simulating a foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO), is launched in the air.[14]

The manikins are used for practicing the abdominal thrust maneuver, the back slap method and CPR. When the abdominal thrusts are performed correctly, the object simulating the FBAO is expelled from the manikin's airway. The manikins have anatomical landmarks including a ribcage, jugular notch, and xiphoid process to provide anatomical reference points for demonstrations.[15]

Reception and real world use

Choking rescue training devices have been used in first aid training in schools, rescue groups and fire departments.[16] [17]

The use of the devices in first aid training has been attributed to help save individuals choking in real world scenarios.[18] [19] [20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2010-12-28 . Dr. Oz Uses the Anti Choking Trainer to Demonstrate the Heimlich Maneuver . 2024-04-05 . EMS1 . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2017-01-11 . Cadets try out first aid training kits! . 2024-04-05 . Cornish & Devon Post.
  3. Olasveengen . Theresa . 2021-03-24 . European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021 . Resuscitation . 161 . 98–114 . 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.02.009 . 33773835 .
  4. Web site: Training Manikins & Equipment . 2024-04-05 . www.sja.org.uk.
  5. Web site: Paolello . Sheree . 2023-11-03 . WLWT teams up with Red Cross to raise money to provide free CPR training . 2024-04-05 . WLWT . en.
  6. Web site: American Heart Month 2024 brings renewed focus on CPR, urgent need for Nation of Lifesavers™ . 2024-04-05 . American Heart Association . en-us.
  7. Web site: 2008-10-17 . Act Fast Medical to exhibit 'Anti Choking Trainer' jacket . 2024-04-05 . AVING NEWS . en.
  8. Web site: 2008-10-17 . Act Fast Medical to exhibit 'Anti Choking Trainer' jacket . 2024-04-05 . AVING NEWS . en.
  9. Web site: Wallenstein . Joanne . Fifth Graders Learn to Save a Life at Fox Meadow . 2024-04-05 . Scarsdale . en-GB.
  10. Web site: Choking Charlie - CPR manikins . 2024-04-05 . cprfirstaid.org.uk.
  11. Web site: Simulaids® Obese Choking Manikin . 2024-04-05 . Simulaids . en-GB.
  12. Web site: American CPR Training® Simulaids Manikins-Sanitary&Sturdy ManikinsAmericanCPR.com . 2024-04-25 . americancpr.com.
  13. Partners . The Insight . 2022-03-18 . Training Manikins Market Size Worth $2.60Bn, Globally, by 2028 at 11.2% CAGR - Exclusive Report by The Insight Partners . 2024-04-25 . GlobeNewswire News Room . en.
  14. Web site: 2019-09-08 . act fast . 2024-04-05 . Secours Mag . fr-FR.
  15. Web site: 2023-05-26 . Learning to save a life: My experience taking a CPR/AED training course . 2024-04-05 . Daily Hampshire Gazette . en.
  16. Web site: aconejo@tylerpaper.com . Ana Conejo . 2023-01-21 . Chapel Hill ISD career tech seniors expose elementary students to different career paths . 2024-04-05 . TylerPaper.com . en.
  17. Web site: 2023-05-26 . Learning to save a life: My experience taking a CPR/AED training course . 2024-04-05 . Daily Hampshire Gazette . en.
  18. Web site: 2024-01-04 . Teen snaps into action, uses Heimlich maneuver training to save choking resident at assisted living facility in Chelmsford . 2024-04-05 . Boston News, Weather, Sports WHDH 7News . en-US.
  19. Web site: Holland High senior urges public to learn life-saving measures after saving choking child . 2024-04-05 . The Holland Sentinel . en-US.
  20. News: 2023-02-09 . Boy, 8, saved his choking mum weeks after first-aid training . 2024-04-05 . en-GB.

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