We all love a good spring clean at this time of year, so make sure this includes your training equipment to ensure it stays in good condition for the year ahead.
Cleaning your CPR training equipment
There are several reasons you should regularly clean and replace parts in your CPR Manikins:
· It prolongs the life of your kit, saving you money.
· Ensures your equipment is safe, and moving parts are working as they should
· Protects users with allergies or sensitivities
· Users will not want to use equipment that appears dirty or contaminated.
We have put together some recommendations below, advising how you can make sure your training equipment stays in tip top condition.
Cleaning during CPR training sessions
Candidates can share manikin faces, but they must be thoroughly cleaned using a Manikin Wipe after each use. We suggest the following:
- Rubbing the mouth and nose vigorously.
- Wrapping the wipe over the mouth and nose and holding it in place for 30 seconds.
- Drying the face with a clean paper towel.
Cleaning equipment after CPR training sessions
It is good practice to clean all equipment after each training session. All Mankins should be wiped down, checked for any broken parts and any disposable parts, such as airways and lungs, replaced to reduce contamination risks.
We offer a range of replacement manikin airways and lungs which can be ordered in multiple quantities.
Manikins should be cleaned with a damp cloth and dried with a clean towel or cloth to ensure electronic components are not damaged
Most manikin clothing is machine washable, but we always recommend checking the care label or hand wash if unsure. Manikins with fabric bodies, such as the Little Baby should only be cleaned with a moist cloth and, if necessary, a mild detergent.
Faces should be disconnected and removed and submerged for 20 minutes in a mild soap solution and then rinsed with water. Ensure they are dry before reattaching and storing the parts in the transportation bags.
Regularly checking and replacing parts
You should ensure that you perform regular checks on all parts of your Manikins to ensure you have enough equipment per user and all equipment is in optimum working condition. Parts occasionally get damaged during training or whilst being transported from place to place.
We recommend all parts are checked before training sessions and that you have spares to hand to replace if needed. We offer parts and accessories for Little Anne, Little Junior and Little Baby Manikins on RLSS UK Shop such as the replacement faces, clickers and chest covers.
Laerdal QCPR Manikin Upgrade Kits
Upgrading parts is an affordable way to access the latest training technology without having to replace all your equipment.
QCPR is a tool which can accurately measure the quality of the CPR being performed on the manikin and provides feedback to users. It can be used with most Laerdal Manikins and links them to an app via Bluetooth, which provides clear CPR instructions, measures chest compression depth, compression rate and mouth-to-mouth ventilation. There is also the option to set up a race between users to replicate high-tension situations and get adrenaline flowing.
You can purchase all the necessary parts separately, or together with our QCPR Upgrade Kit bundle.
You can order everything you need from RLSS UK Shop to successfully carry out CPR training sessions as part of our award and qualifications.
If you have any queries about the products we offer, feel free to get in touch.