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CPR Manikin Buying Guide: CPR, BLS, CPRO or Lifeguarding
![Brayden/Big Red, Prestan, and Laerdal CPR manikins in adult and infant sizes.]()
Date Published: July 29, 2024
Which CPR Manikin is the Best?
All the CPR manikins the American Red Cross carries can be used to practice and learn CPR. Some of the CPR manikins provide instant CPR feedback, some are extremely lightweight and easy to transport, while some have more advanced features such as instant CPR feedback with embedded analytics via Bluetooth.
Some CPR manikins are also designed with features that are taught in more advanced CPR classes such as the jaw thrust maneuver. So, selecting the right CPR manikin depends on your budget, the classes you are teaching, (basic vs. Professional rescuers) and what CPR feedback features you want (if any).
How Do You Choose the Right CPR Manikin?
Is there a brand you are interested in?
American Red Cross offers Brayden/BigRed™, Prestan and Laerdal. For more information, videos, and images, be sure to check out the product descriptions on the Red Cross website.
Which classes are you teaching?
First Aid/CPR/AED, BLS, CPRO or Lifeguarding, Emergency Medical Response (EMR)? - All our manikins can be used for CPR training at your workplace, aquatic, or healthcare facility. There are different CPR skills taught in some of the higher-level classes. For example, in Lifeguarding/CPRO, Jaw thrust maneuver is taught. So, you will need to have a manikin which is jaw thrust enabled.
Are you teaching adult, child and/or infant CPR?
There are different manikins for infant CPR vs adult and child CPR. Red Cross guidance allows for an adult manikin to be used for Child CPR training.
Are you looking to order a 4 pack or a single?
American Red Cross offers both options. The Red Cross also offers a 12-pack Prestan Ultralite manikin set with branded carrying case on wheels for easy transport if you wish to make a larger investment in your training program supplies.
Do you require or prefer a CPR feedback feature or a CPR feedback app?
- Many of our manikins have LED light CPR feedback. This feature gives students immediate visual feedback on the quality of their CPR compressions (compression rate, depth, and recoil). Research shows that quality CPR (CPR done correctly) has a better outcome on survival rates of cardiac arrest victims.
- Some CPR manikins (Laerdal QCPR and Prestan Series 2000) have the ability to link to an app via Bluetooth. These apps give CPR feedback to students on their personal device and the results can be recorded and saved if this is a requirement.
- The manikins without the LED light CPR feedback, are usually less expensive.
What manikin skin tones would you like?
Some of our models have brown, tan, or both brown and tan (4 – packs).
Do you prefer male or female CPR manikin?
We offer female Laerdal manikins (Little Anne) and Prestan manikins, in addition to female Prestan accessories, to enhance training. Our Brayden manikins, including the new Brayden OBI Manikin, are exclusively male.
The Red Cross allows training providers to select manikins based on their needs, whether they prefer male, female, or both. This flexibility ensures that trainees can practice on different body types, enhancing their preparedness and confidence in performing CPR on any individual. It's crucial for everyone to understand CPR and be ready to respond in case of an emergency.
Types of CPR Manikins
![Students practicing CPR on an adult manikin.]()
Adult Manikins
If you're teaching adult CPR, we can help with our adult manikins. Choose from a single- or multi-pack of CPR Manikins, including Prestan Manikins with CPR monitors, our BigRed™/Brayden manikin with immediate visual LED CPR feedback technology or the Laerdal QCPR (Quality CPR) manikins.
![Student practicing CPR on an infant manikin.]()
Infant Manikins
Infant CPR Manikins will allow your students to learn how to perform CPR safely and effectively on a baby. Available in single and multi-packs, our Prestan Manikins with feedback can help your students gain the skills and confidence they need to save an infant’s life. The Brayden/BigRed™ infant manikin provides immediate LED light visual feedback for ventilations as well as CPR feedback.
CPR Manikins with Feedback
CPR Monitor/Feedback manikins visually illustrates when compressions are accurate, and the lights give the student immediate feedback. Many of the manikins also make an audible clicking sound that will confirm you are doing compressions correctly. Bluetooth feature enables the feedback and recording of the CPR skills. This is typically a requirement for some professional and healthcare occupations (e.g. hospital, professional rescuer).
We provide a range of feedback manikins for CPR training, including all our Brayden/BigRed™ manikins, Laerdal QCPR manikins, and Prestan Professional and Series 2000 manikins. Additionally, some of our Prestan Ultralite manikins include feedback.
CPR Manikins without Feedback
Non-feedback CPR manikins are usually less expensive and do not provide real-time CPR feedback to the students. Instead, students rely on feedback from the CPR instructor. Which can be a challenge particularly for large classes. However, the Laerdal manikins are ideal for remote learning and training.
Shop Red Cross for our available CPR manikins without feedback:
- Prestan Ultralite Manikins without CPR Feedback (PP-ULM-400-RC-MS)
- Prestan Professional Infant CPR Manikin without Feedback (PP-IM-100-RC-MS)
- Prestan Adult CPR Manikins - (4 Pack), Brown Skin (PP-ULM-400-RC-DS)
- Prestan Infant Manikins 4-Pack without CPR Monitor (PP-IM-400-RC-MS)
- Prestan Infant CPR Manikin, Brown Skin (PP-IM-100-RC-DS)
- Prestan Ultralite Diverse Skin-Tone Adult Manikins (12-Pack) (PP-ULM-1200-RC-MSDS)
- Laerdal Mini Anne Manikin with Simulated Cardboard AED Trainer (763500)
- Mini Baby CPR Manikin with Simulated Cardboard AED Trainer (763502)
Jaw Thrust CPR Manikins
The American Red Cross provides top-tier CPR training, including the use of jaw thrust CPR manikins for instructors and trainees. Jaw thrust manikins enable practice of the jaw thrust maneuver, crucial for suspected spinal injuries. The jaw thrust maneuver is a skill learned by lifeguards in CPR-for the Professional Rescuer (CPRO) training to care for victims with suspected head, neck, or spinal injury to minimize neck movement, as well as an optional skill for Basic Life Support (BLS) training. CPR manikins capable of Jaw thrust include the Brayden/BigRed™ CPR manikins and the Prestan Professional Jaw Thrust CPR manikins.
CPR Manikin Brands Offered at The Red Cross Store
Prestan manikins range from the Ultralite® to the Professional Adult Series 2000, giving you advanced feedback including rate, depth, recoil, ventilation, and hands-off time. From the Ultralite® series, which is very portable, lightweight, and easy to set up and clean to the Professional Adult 2000 series, all Prestan manikins are very realistic and available in diverse skin tones.- Prestan manikins are male; female accessories available for purchase.
Set up your classroom and set your students up for success. At the Red Cross, we offer BigRed™ and OBI CPR Feedback Manikins, as well as replacement lung bags from Brayden. These manikins simulate blood flow to the brain using LED light feedback. These CPR manikins can help your students learn how to adjust their technique in real-time to deliver CPR correctly. This gives them the confidence and the skills to provide more effective CPR.- Brayden manikins are male.
Laerdal manikins allow a variety of options to include in your training! Realistic and affordable, Laerdal manikins improve training quality, learner engagement, and classroom efficiency. Check out Laerdal manikins and replacement supplies today!- Laerdal manikins (Little Anne) are female.
Common Manikin FAQs
What is the difference between infant, child and adult manikins?
Red Cross guidance allows for instructors to teach child CPR using an adult manikin. We also offer several options for infant manikins.
What is a CPR monitor/CPR feedback?
CPR monitor/feedback manikins visually illustrates when compressions are accurate, and the lights give the student immediate feedback. Many of the manikins also make an audible clicking sound that will confirm you are doing compressions correctly. Blue tooth feature enables the feedback and recording of the CPR skills. This is typically a requirement for some professional and healthcare occupations (hospital, professional rescuer).
Does Red Cross carry full body manikins?
No. For CPR training, torso-only manikins are optimal for CPR training. All these manikins have been reviewed by our Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council to ensure compliance with Red Cross CPR requirements and quality.
What are Face Shields and why do I need them?
Face shields are single use, sanitary barriers that you use during CPR training. They let you share manikins during class without cross-contamination. Red Cross has several options available, many include quantity discounts for large orders.
How do you clean CPR Manikins?
Check the operations manual or user guide for the proper cleaning & decontamination procedures for your CPR manikin. Since each make & model of CPR manikin is different, they may have different cleaning procedures.
Can I use an AED Trainer on my manikin?
AED Trainers can be used on all the manikins sold at the Red Cross Store. The Red Cross Store also has AED trainers available for sale on our website.
What is the shipping time for CPR manikins?
Depends on your shipping method selected. Red Cross offers ground or 1-Day, 2-Day shipping options. Once your order is shipped, Red Cross will send you tracking information so you can monitor your delivery status.
How often should I change the manikin lung bags?
Red Cross recommends lung bags are changed after each use. The Red Cross offers a variety of manikin manufacturers' lung bags, many of which are available at quantity discounts.
Are Red Cross Store manikins latex free?
Yes, all Red Cross Store products are 100% latex free.
What to do with old CPR manikins?
Check the operations manual or user guide for the proper way to dispose of or recycle your old CPR manikin. Since the different CPR manikins are manufactured with different materials, they may have different disposal and recycling recommendations.
How often should manikins be disinfected?
Each manikin should be disinfected after each use, along with replacing the lung bags. Red Cross Store offers replacement lungs for all the manikins that we carry. Check with each manufacturer for recommendations on proper cleaning & decontamination procedures. Since CPR manikins vary, they may have different cleaning procedures.
Does American Red Cross offer grants for CPR manikins?
At this time, the Red Cross does not offer grants for equipment.
Do you rent manikins or CPR equipment?
No, the Red Cross does not rent manikins or CPR equipment.
Do I need batteries for my CPR Manikin?
If your CPR manikin has LED lights for feedback, then yes you need batteries.
What do the lights mean on the CPR manikins?
The lights on the CPR manikins give students real-time (immediate) feedback on their CPR compression technique. This LED light feedback shows students that they need to adjust their CPR compressions (compression rate, compression depth and recoil) so that they learn to do the CPR skills correctly.
Do you offer a virtual manikin option?
Yes, American Red Cross offers a light one-time personal use manikin for in-person or virtual CPR training to support remote work or training environments. Red Cross store has quantity discounts available for large orders.
Do the manikins come in a carrying case?
Most of the CPR manikins come with carry cases, but some of them can be purchased without a carry case. Check the detailed list of contents to confirm what components are included with the manikin that you purchase.
Suggested Adult Manikins for CPR, BLS, CPR & Lifeguarding
Training Courses Manikin Product ID Includes CPR/AED/First Aid ARC- Prestan Professional Manikin Single Adult Different Skin Tones:
Medium Skin: PP-AM-100M-MS
Brown Skin: PP-AM-100M-DS- Single Adult manikin
- 10 face shields/lung bags
- Red Cross Single Manikin Carrying Case
- Batteries not included
- Blue Prestan bag also available
Prestan Ultralight 4-Pack Different Skin Tones:
Medium skin: PP-ULM-400-RC-MS
Brown Skin: PP-ULM-400-RC-DS- 4 adult manikins (heads, torsos, and pistons)
- FREE 50-pack of face-shield/lung-bags
- Red Cross Red carrying case
- Batteries not included
- Blue Prestan bag also available
Prestan Diverse Skin-Tone Infant Manikin with CPR Monitor Item ID: PP-IM-100M-RC-M - 1 Infant manikin
- FREE 10 infant face-shield/lung-bags
- CPR monitor
- Instruction sheet
- Red nylon carrying case featuring the Red Cross logo
Prestan Infant Manikin 4-pack Item ID: PP-IM-400M-RC-DS - 4 infant manikins
- FREE 50 infant face shields
- Instruction sheet
- Red Cross 4-pack Carrying Case
CPR/AED/First Aid, BLS, CPRO & Lifeguarding BigRed™ CPR Manikin with LED Light CPR Feedback Item ID: 171103 - LED Visual and audible (clicker) feedback Showing the blood flow to the brain when giving CPR correctly
- Adult manikin
- Additional face skin
- Artificial lung
- 10 FREE face shields
- 6 C-batteries
- Red Cross Red Single Manikin Carrying Case
- Manual
- Manufactured by Brayden
BigRed™ CPR Manikin with LED Light CPR Feedback- 4-pack Item ID: 171104 4-pack includes: - 4 manikins
- Face skins
- Artificial Lung
- 40 FREE face shields
- 24 C-batteries
- 1 Red Cross Carrying Case
- 1 Manual
- AC adapter may be purchased separately
- Manufactured by Brayden
Prestan Adult Jaw Thrust Diverse Skin-Tone Manikin with CPR Monitor Item ID: PP-JTM-100M-RC-MS - Feedback manikin (Visual and audible clicker) designed so jaw thrust maneuver or head-tilt/chin-lift method can be used to open the airway
- Adult manikin
- Additional face skin
- Artificial lung
- 10 FREE face/lung shields
- Red Cross bag
- Available in tan or brown skin tone
- Batteries not included
Prestan Adult Jaw Thrust Manikin 4-pack Item ID: PP-JTM-400M-RC-MS 4-pack includes: - 4 Adult manikins
- 50 FREE face/lung shields
- 1-bag and instruction sheet
Manikin Warranty & Return Policy
What is the Red Cross Store warranty policy for manikins?
Bayden/BigRed™ Manikins, have a 2-year limited warranty
PRESTAN Professional Adult Series 2000, have a 1-year limited warranty
NOTE: The warranty period noted above only applies to the training manikin only. Customers will be required to confirm the lot number on the back of the training manikin.
What is the Red Cross Store return policy for manikins?
The Red Cross Store has a 30-day return policy for Training Supplies, Books & DVDs, Emergency Preparedness, First Aid items, Apparel and Accessory items purchased after April 5, 2021. All unwanted items must be in new, unused condition and at times still in their original packaging. Refunds will be issued to the customer’s original method of payment within 7-10 business days after receiving the return at our warehouse.
Visit redcross.org/take-a-class/shipping-and-returns for our manikin return policy and more information.
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