Summary
In the late 1950s, Asmund Laerdal, a Norwegian toymaker, worked with Dr. Peter Safar to create a life-like mannequin for CPR training. They used the face of L’Inconnue de la Seine, a mysterious woman who drowned in Paris in the 19th century, for the mannequin's face, which became known as Resusci Anne.
Key Facts
- Asmund Laerdal was a toymaker in Norway who designed a mannequin for CPR training.
- Dr. Peter Safar developed CPR, which helps keep the heart and brain active after the heart stops.
- Laerdal used his knowledge of soft plastics from making toys to create the mannequin.
- The mannequin was modeled after L’Inconnue de la Seine, a woman who drowned in the Seine River whose face became famous.
- The CPR doll, named Resusci Anne, was released in 1960 with features for practicing CPR.
- Resusci Anne is used worldwide for training in CPR.
