Nearly everyone goes through CPR training at some point. After an instructor walks you through the basics of compressions and breathing, you’re invited to try for yourself on a life-sized doll. But few people know this doll’s name is “Annie,” and her likeness is based on a 19th-century death mask of an unidentified drowning victim in Paris. In this episode of Smarticus Tells History, Marty walks us through the history of Resusci Annie, the most kissed girl in the world.
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Resusci Annie is the gold-standard in CPR training, and millions have learned the techniques of compression and resuscitation from her lifeless torso. But behind the face of the medical doll is the story of a real 19th century woman. Marty tells you all about it in this episode. Highlights include:
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Sources:
https://www.livescience.com/cpr-doll-resusci-annie-face.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-24534069
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_mask
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/cpr-annie/
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S1049023X00043569
https://laerdal.com/us/information/resusci-anne-then-and-now/
