Model | BIX-ACLS170B — Advanced Life Support Training Manikin (Adult) |
Summary | Adult ACLS training manikin for high-quality CPR, airway management, defibrillation, and ECG rhythm practice — for hospitals, EMS academies, and simulation labs. (156 chars) |
Training Scope | Adult advanced life support (ACLS) |
Core Skills | High-quality CPR, airway management, defibrillation, ECG rhythm recognition |
Application | Hospitals, EMS academies, nursing programs, simulation labs |
Price | On request |
Configuration note: confirm the exact module set (ECG rhythms, defibrillation interface, airway options) with your supplier to match your course syllabus — adanursing@adaanatomy.com.
Adult cardiac arrest outcomes remain poor worldwide: survival to hospital discharge for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is typically below 10% in most communities, and the quality of resuscitation delivered is a major modifiable determinant of outcome (Panchal et al., 2020).
Two evidence-based levers improve arrest survival, and both depend on training equipment:
CPR quality.
1. Compression depth, rate, and recoil directly correlate with defibrillation success and survival. Feedback-equipped manikins measurably improve compression quality versus practice without feedback (Meaney et al., 2013).
Skills retention through deliberate practice.
2. Resuscitation skills decay within months without structured, high-frequency simulation; spaced practice on manikins is the single most effective curriculum strategy (Cheng et al., 2018).
An adult ACLS manikin is therefore not an accessory — it is the platform on which the entire AHA/ERC adult cardiac arrest algorithm is practiced: from recognition and high-quality CPR through airway, defibrillation, and post-arrest care (Soar et al., 2021).
The BIX-ACLS170B supports the full adult ACLS skill set. Map your course around these six modules:
Module | Skill Set | Evidence Anchor |
BLS & High-quality CPR | Compressions 100–120/min, depth 5–6 cm, full recoil; 30:2 (single rescuer) / 15:2 (two-rescuer with advanced airway) | Meaney et al., 2013 |
Airway management | Head-tilt-chin-lift, OPA/NPA insertion, bag-mask ventilation, advanced airway adjuncts | Panchal et al., 2020 |
Defibrillation | AED/defibrillator operation, pad placement, shock safety, rhythm re-analysis | Panchal et al., 2020 |
ECG rhythm recognition | VF, pulseless VT, PEA, asystole, brady/tachycardia algorithms | Soar et al., 2021 |
Medication administration | Epinephrine timing (every 3–5 min), amiodarone in refractory VF/pVT | Soar et al., 2021 |
Team dynamics | Code leader roles, closed-loop communication, debriefing | Cheng et al., 2018 |
Objective: Deliver guideline-compliant compressions with correct depth, rate, and recoil.
Phase | Time | Trainee Action | Instructor Checkpoint |
Technique | 5 min | Compression drill on the manikin | Depth 5–6 cm, rate 100–120/min |
Ratio practice | 5 min | 30:2 single-rescuer cycle | Correct ratio, minimal pauses |
Team cycle | 5 min | Rotate compressor every 2 min | Roles and switches clean |
Objective: Secure the airway with basic and advanced adjuncts.
1. Head-tilt-chin-lift and jaw thrust technique.
2. OPA/NPA sizing and insertion.
3. Bag-mask ventilation with two-hand seal — verify chest rise.
4. Advanced airway placement and ventilation confirmation (per program scope).
Objective: Operate the defibrillator correctly in a shockable rhythm scenario.
Step | Trainee Action | Pass Criteria |
1 | Recognize VF on the rhythm display | Correct identification |
2 | Prepare defibrillator / AED pads | Correct pad placement |
3 | Charge and announce "clear" | Safety check before shock |
4 | Deliver shock, resume CPR immediately | Pause < 5 seconds |
5 | Re-analyze rhythm after 2 min | Correct algorithm step |
Objective: Identify the four arrest rhythms and match treatment.
Rhythm | Key ECG Feature | ACLS Response |
Ventricular fibrillation | Coarse irregular waves, no QRS | Shockable → shock, CPR, epinephrine |
Pulseless VT | Wide QRS tachycardia, no pulse | Shockable → shock, CPR, amiodarone |
PEA | Organized rhythm, no pulse | Non-shockable → CPR, epinephrine, treat cause |
Asystole | Flatline | Non-shockable → CPR, epinephrine, confirm rhythm |
Objective: Run a complete cardiac arrest code with a 4–6 member team.
1. Scenario brief: witnessed arrest in hospital corridor.
2. Team activation and role assignment (leader, compressor, airway, meds, recorder).
3. Full ACLS algorithm: CPR → analyze → shock if indicated → epinephrine → rhythm checks.
4. Debrief with objective metrics: compression fraction, pause duration, shock timing.
Block | Time | Content |
Theory | 60 min | ACLS algorithms, pharmacology, team roles |
Stations A–C | 45 min | CPR, airway, defibrillation skills |
Station D | 30 min | ECG rhythm recognition drill |
Mega-code practice | 60 min | Full code scenarios (2–3 runs/team) |
Assessment | 30 min | Mega-code check + written test |
Debrief | 15 min | Feedback and improvement plan |
Item | Standard |
Compression fraction ≥ 80% | No interruptions > 10 s |
Shock delivered ≤ 3 min from arrest recognition | Correct energy setting |
Epinephrine ≤ 5 min | Correct dose (1 mg) |
Team communication | Closed-loop, role clarity |
Interval | Action |
After each session | Clean airway and skin contact surfaces per supplier instructions |
Monthly | Verify sensors/electronics; test defibrillation interface |
Quarterly | Full inspection; check airway patency |
Annually | Replace lung bags and airway consumables per usage |
For consumable kits and replacement parts: adanursing@adaanatomy.com.
Q1: What is the difference between the ACLS170B and a basic CPR manikin? A: A basic CPR manikin supports compressions and ventilation practice only. The ACLS170B is an advanced life support training manikin covering the full adult ACLS skill set — high-quality CPR, airway management, defibrillation, and ECG rhythm recognition — the complete algorithm on one platform.
Q2: Which guidelines does the manikin align with? A: Training is designed around the AHA 2020 CPR & ECC guidelines (and ERC 2021 where applicable) — compression standards of 100–120/min at 5–6 cm depth, and the standard shockable/non-shockable ACLS algorithms.
Q3: Who is the ACLS170B suitable for? A: Hospital code teams, EMS academies, nursing and medical programs, and simulation labs running adult advanced life support courses. Confirm the module configuration with your supplier to match your syllabus.
Q4: Is it suitable for layperson BLS courses? A: The manikin supports the full range from BLS fundamentals to advanced algorithms, so it can serve both BLS-only classes (compressions, ventilation) and full ACLS mega-codes in the same institution.
Q5: What are the main consumables? A: Lung bags, airway consumables, and skin/contact parts are the primary consumables, replaced on a usage schedule. Request the consumable price list and recommended replacement intervals from your supplier.
Q6: What is the MOQ and delivery timeline? A: MOQ is 1 unit. Air freight: 7–10 business days. Institutional orders of 3+ units qualify for consolidated sea freight (30–45 days). Email adanursing@adaanatomy.com. for a formal quotation to your destination.
2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC: Adult Basic and Advanced Life Support — Panchal et al. (2020), Circulation 142(16_suppl_2)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Quality: Improving Outcomes Both Inside and Outside the Hospital — Meaney et al. (2013), Circulation 128(4):417–435
Resuscitation Education Science: Educational Strategies to Improve Outcomes From Cardiac Arrest — Cheng et al. (2018), Circulation 138(2):e82–e122
ERC Guidelines 2021: Adult Advanced Life Support — Soar et al. (2021), Resuscitation 161:115–151
2021 International Consensus on CPR & ECC Science With Treatment Recommendations — Wyckoff et al. (2021), Circulation 145(9)