TNMU Purchased Equipment for the Implementation of the LIFESTRAND Project under the ERASMUS+ KA2 CBHE Program
As part of the LIFESTRAND project of the ERASMUS+ program titled “Training and Dissemination of Emergency Care Skills for Higher Education Institutions and Communities from War-Affected Areas in Ukraine and Georgia”, I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University received funding to purchase the following equipment:
- Adult CPR Manikin – Sani-Man
- Adolescent CPR Manikin – Kyle
- Adult CPR Manikin – BASICBilly+
- Automated External Defibrillator Trainer – Brayden AED Trainer
The Sani-Man manikin is intended for simulation training in adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Its design enables effective practice of artificial lung ventilation and chest compressions. The manikin is equipped with a special breath film-bag system that ensures hygiene and safety for each participant during training. Thanks to its flexible neck, trainees can practice head-tilt maneuvers to open the airway, simulating real-life situations.мішком-плівкою, що забезпечує гігієну та безпеку кожного учасника тренування. Завдяки рухомій шиї, учасники можуть практикувати закидання голови для відновлення прохідності дихальних шляхів, як у реальних ситуаціях.
The Kyle manikin is designed for practicing CPR skills in adolescents and for providing assistance in cases of upper airway obstruction. The construction includes a respiratory system with a valve that prevents backflow of biological fluids. With anatomically accurate head positioning, trainees can perform head-tilt and chin-lift maneuvers to open the airway. Chest compressions are performed by pressing on a foam-filled torso according to the force recommended for teenagers.
With the BASICBilly+ manikin, junior project trainers and civilians can practice basic CPR skills on adult casualties. The manikin allows simulation of chest compressions, artificial ventilation using barrier devices, and airway opening via head-tilt and chin-lift techniques. Additionally, BASICBilly+ includes a built-in feedback mechanism to assess the correctness and effectiveness of compressions. Its design enables clear identification of anatomical landmarks, which is crucial for proper hand positioning during compressions.
During simulation trainings, the Brayden AED Trainer is used, featuring a feedback function. The device is designed to train the correct action algorithm during sudden cardiac arrest in accordance with international BLS (Basic Life Support) protocols. The Brayden AED Trainer allows practicing the full sequence of AED use — from assessing the situation and safety to electrode placement and defibrillation. Its feedback system provides audio and visual cues, enabling real-time evaluation of participant actions. The trainer is compatible with training manikins, supporting comprehensive simulation scenarios for BLS training.