The standard CPR training manikin, commonly known as โResusci Anneโ (or โRescue Annieโ), is modeled after an unidentified young woman who drowned in the Seine River in Paris during the late 1880s.
CPR training manikins are available in both male and female versions, as well as various body types and ethnic appearances to support diverse and inclusive training.
Key variations include:
โข Resusci Anne (female): The original and still the most widely recognized face worldwide is the classic female LโInconnue de la Seine mold introduced in 1960.
โข Resusci Junior and Resusci Baby: Pediatric and infant models that reflect child and infant proportions (gender-neutral or slightly varied).
โข Male adult manikins: Laerdal and other manufacturers (e.g., Prestan, Ambu, Simulaids) produce adult manikins with distinctly male torsos, including broader shoulders, flat chest, and male facial features. Examples include Laerdalโs Resusci Anne QCPR (female) alongside Resusci Man or SimMan series (male), and Prestanโs Professional Adult Manikin line, which offers both male and female torso skins that can be interchanged on the same unit.
โข Diversity lines: Modern ranges such as Laerdalโs QCPR series and Prestanโs Ultralite or Professional series include medium- and dark-skin-tone options for both male and female models.