Three interrelated sets of LED Lights give real time feedback of CPR performance & function*
CHEST COMPRESSION INDICATING LIGHTS
These illuminate to represent the volume of blood being circulated by the chest compressions. This volume depends on the depth of compressions. These will only fully light when the depth of compressions is over 5cm.
BLOOD CIRCULATION INDICATING LIGHTS
These illuminate to represent the floor of blood from the heart to the brain. The speed of the blood flow shown varies according to the depth and speed of the compressions. These will only fully light once the rate of compressions is over 100 per minute.
CPR QUALITY INDICATING LIGHT
This illuminates to represent that blood is reaching the brain. This will only fully light when the depth and speed of the compressions are correct.
For an example of the manikin being used, please watch our short video here.
Resuscitation Manikins provide an excellent tool to anyone interested in learning Basic Life Support, I was delighted to be given the opportunity to demonstrate the Brayden manikin. This device has an additional function which helps both the instructor and the end user to visualise what happens to the flow of blood to the brain based on the speed & depth of compressions. It uses a lighting function which will only illuminate when both compression depth, and speed are effective. This becomes a fantastic opportunity and will provide confidence and the ability to the end user, in the event they may have to provide real life CPR to the patient.
Paul Stevens, Locality Manager, Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
* Brayden uses advanced built-in sensors to detect and alyse the effectiveness of CPR. These sensors are set to a default value to detect compressions in line with current (2015 ERC) CPR guidelines.
