COLLECTION

Stander Female Pelvis Phantom, USA, New York, ca 1920. Pelvic inlet
Stander Female Pelvis Phantom

USA, 1920

Stander Female Pelvis Phantom, a Manikin for Teaching and Practice of Obstetrics (Educational Aid). Made by Clay Adams Co. New York, 1920

Face of the Anatomic Anne manikin by Laerdal
Anatomic Anne, cardiac pulmonary resuscitation training manikin

Norway, 20 C. 2 half

Anatomic Anne, a manikin for the mouth-to-mouth respiration and chest compressions training, a sister-product of the globally known Resusci Anne CPR training torso invented in the 1960s by Åsmund Lærdal, Norwegian entrepreneur.

Resusci Anne from the Collection of the Science Museum, London, ca. 1960-1985
Resusci Anne, cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training manikin

Norway, 20 C. 2 half

Resusci Anne, a globally known training manikin for the mouth-to-mouth respiration and chest compressions training. This Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) educational tool was invented in the 1960s by Åsmund Lærdal, Norwegian entrepreneur.

PEOPLE

Asmund Laerdal with a Resusci Anne manikin
Åsmund, Lærdal

Åsmund S. Lærdal (Asmund S. Laerdal), a Norwegian entrepreneur and humanitarian, made significant contributions to emergency medical care by creating Resusci Anne, the first realistic CPR training manikin, in 1960. Laerdal's work revolutionized resuscitation training and later entire medical education. He founded Laerdal Medical, a company that continues to innovate in medical simulation, helping millions worldwide learn life-saving skills and reducing fatalities from emergencies.

 

MUSEUM

Wax female anatomical model in Josephinum Vienna
Josephinum, Medical History Museum Vienna

Austria, Vienna

The Josephinum in Vienna is a renowned medical history museum that houses the collections of the Medical University of Vienna. Established in 1785 under Emperor Joseph II, the museum is celebrated for its one of the world's largest anatomical wax models collection, which were crafted between 1784 and 1788 by Florence masters including Clemente Susini. Another pearl is collection of the cased surgical instruments of Giovanni Brambilla. After comprehensive renovations, the Josephinum reopened its doors in September 2022, offering visitors a blend of historical artifacts and modern exhibitions that chronicle over 650 years of medical history.

Articles

A prototype and its successor
L'inconnue de la Seine – a Prototype for Resusci Anne

The famous mask of L'inconnue de la Seine or La Belle Italienne served as prototype for the face of the world's first and main cardiopulmonary resuscitation manikin, Resusci Anne. The mask's history is worthy of further investigation, as it has been previously researched and is still a topic of ongoing study.