Laerdal Little Anne QCPR replacement lungs are a replaceable airway component for the Laerdal Little Anne manikin and its latest version, Little Anne QCPR. The product has the number 020300/S and is sold in a quantity of 1 pc.
The airway is one of the wearable parts of the manikin. Replacing it helps keep the manikin in good condition, and the replaceable airway can be used many times before the next replacement is needed.
The part is intended for instructors who run rescue breath practice with Trainees on the Little Anne manikin. Laerdal Little Anne QCPR replacement lungs help keep the manikin in good condition.
Why have Laerdal Little Anne QCPR replacement lungs?
Checking the condition of the airway and replacing it regularly prevents bacteria from multiplying inside the manikin. As a result, the manikin stays in good condition, and a worn part can simply be replaced with a new one, without having to replace the whole manikin. An instructor who regularly replaces Laerdal Little Anne QCPR replacement lungsprevents bacteria from multiplying inside the manikin.
The condition of the airway also matters for teaching: it affects the results of mouth-to-mouth rescue breath practice and the desired chest rise. You will find other manikin parts in the Manikin accessories.
How to look after the manikin airway during practice
Before the session, check the condition of the manikin airway. If the component is worn, replace it before Participants start practising ventilation. At the end of the mouth-to-mouth exercise, check whether the chest rises as it should.
In a real situation, first make sure you are safe and call for help on 999 or 112. You will find the details of the technique in the article Mouth-to-mouth in practice: how to ventilate a casualty correctly?.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Which manikin are the replacement lungs intended for?
The product is described as a part for the Laerdal Little Anne QCPR manikin.
Can the airway be used many times?
Yes, the replaceable airway can be used many times. However, its condition should be checked regularly.
Why replace the airway in the manikin regularly?
Regular replacement prevents bacteria from multiplying inside the manikin and helps keep it in good condition. It also affects the chest rise during mouth-to-mouth practice.
