Life skills training

In safety-critical industries such as oil exploration, the increasing sophistication in the simulation powers of body manikins means that medics can now test their abilities and reactions in any real trauma scenario including dealing with third degree burns, a road crash, acute hypothermia or an industry specific injury such as a gas poisoning.

An important factor when looking at any manikin for first aid training is ease of maintenance and use, particularly if training is managed in groups. Hygiene is key particularly the avoidance of cross contamination during procedures such as mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Some models rely on cleaning with impregnated wipes, which can work fine - unless someone is allergic to the antiseptic.

With a wide range of high function, simulated body manikins available on the market today there's no excuse for anyone who may need to deliver essential lifesaving, rescue or trauma skills at the coal face not to be equipped with the skills and confidence that comes with real life experience - or at least a close simulation of it.

Our colleagues at medekit.com provide a wide range of training aids to help ensure these vital skills can be learnt in the most effective way possible. Click here to see their range.