The usefulness of Resusci-Anne manikin in teaching modern methods of resuscitation

From experiences gained during the training of personnel the authors evaluate the effectiveness of teaching the principles of modern methods of resuscitation. They concluded that there are no essential differences in the preparation of carrying out resuscitation precedures between laymen and medical personnel. It is necessary to organize refreshing courses periodically. The Recording Resusci-Anne manikin with a device controlling the correctness of resuscitation procedures has been found to be an indispensable training aid in teaching the principles of resuscitation.