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Sunday, October 6, 2013

Using Cpr Manikins For Dummies

By Mary Rich


When one is in the field of life saving, then he is required to learn life saving techniques that are known as cpr techniques. In fact, everyone should learn the basics of these techniques simply because no one knows when these things will be needed. In classes, one will have to make use of cpr manikins in order to practice these techniques.

The best thing about these cpr dummies is that they are very lifelike and will give practitioners a firsthand experience on what it is like to treat a human being. Now using this dummy is not just about blowing air into the mouth and leaving it in the corner until it is being used again. Of course there definitely are ways and steps on how to be able to use it properly.

The first thing that any practitioner should do would be to wash it well because many people will be using it at the same time. After the washing is done, then take note of the spout inside of the chest area. Take the spout and attach a lung bag to the spout so that the chest of the manikin will inflate like the one of a human.

Once the spout has already been attached to the lung bag, then now would be the time to start practicing on the dummy. The first step is to perform some mouth to mouth techniques so that the chest of the manikin will inflate. Once the chest inflates, then one may go on to the next step.

The next thing that one will have to do would be to pump the chest of the dummy. All he has to do would be to put his left hand over his right and start pushing down on the chest. He should try doing this thirty times with limited strength as to avoid hurting the person he is saving.

Once that is done, just take the lung bag out and wash the insides again so that it can be used again during the next session. Always make sure to observe proper hygiene because many people will be using it all over and over again. Just to avoid the spread of germs, use really strong soaps.

So for those who are interested in cpr, try to get familiar with these cpr manikins. These things will be used very often as it will be the practice buddy of the practitioner. All classes will be making use of one when the students practice.




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