Act Fast Anti Choking Trainers

The Act+Fast Anti Choking Trainer is worn by students in CPR class to learn the Abdominal Thrust Maneuver ( Heimlich ). When performed correctly, a foam plug shoots into the air, making instruction realistic and leaving students confident.

ITEM#	PRODUCT NAME	AVAILABILITY	QTY/ACTIONS
55276	Act Fast Anti Choking Trainer, Blue	In Stock	Quantity
55277	Anti Choking Trainer Blue 4/PK	Ships Soon	Quantity
55278	Act Fast Anti Choking Trainer, Red (American Red Cross Protocol)	Ships Soon	Quantity
55279	Act Fast Anti Choking Trainer, Red (American Red Cross Protocol), 4/pack	In Stock	Quantity
55280	Foam Plug Replacement Pack Qty #30	In Stock	Quantity
55281	Everyone Can Be a Hero! Choking Prevention & Rescue Training Curriculum CD-Rom	Ships Soon	Quantity

Product Description

Made out of highly durable neoprene
The Act+Fast trainer can be used standing, sitting, on the ground or even for choking self-rescue by using a counter or chair
1 Year Limited Warranty
Intended for use under the direction of CPR Instructors

Blue Vest:

Features a patented Air Bladder for practicing the Abdominal Thrust Maneuver as indicated in the American Heart Association choking rescue protocol.

The Blue Trainer is the model used for the American Heart Association protocols.

Red Vest:

Red Trainer, with the back slap pad, complies with the American Red Cross protocols.

In addition to the Abdominal Thrust Maneuver Air Bladder, the Red Trainer also includes a foam Back Slap Pad for practicing choking rescue protocols as indicated by the American Red Cross and European Resuscitation Council.

Specifications

Brand	Act Fast
Assembly Required	No
Training	Download information about "Everyone Can Be a Hero!" Curriculum >>

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Training

Training	Download information about "Everyone Can Be a Hero!" Curriculum >>

Faq

Faq	Q: What is the difference between the Red and Blue Anti Choking Trainers? A: The Blue Trainer is the model used for the American Heart Association protocols; the Red Trainer, with the back slap pad, complies with the American Red Cross protocols. Q: Can kids use the trainer? A: The trainer is used in schools, by Boy and Girl Scout troops and for babysitter training. There have been documented cases of kids as young as 5 years old successfully performing the abdominal thrust maneuver and saving lives. Q: Are the darts reusable? A: Yes, they are reusable. If you lose them and need to replace them contact: parts@actfastmed.com. Q: Is there a kids version of the trainer? A: Yes, a prototype has been developed and will be available for sale in the near future. Q: Is there a trainer for practicing abdominal thrusts on pregnant women? A: The Act Fast Pregnancy/Obesity model prototype has been developed and will be available for sale in the near future. Q: How durable is the trainer? A: It is made out of highly durable neoprene (wet suit material). For over 3 years instructors have trained hundreds of people and say their vests still look new. Q: How should I clean this trainer? A: Simply remove the PVC bladder and airway assembly, and hand-wash the neoprene vest using a mild detergent. Hang to air dry. Q: Does the trainer come with a warranty? A: Yes, there is a 1 year limited warranty. If you have a problem, you may contact our warranty department at: warranty@actfastmed.com. Q: If I'm having any difficulty using my trainer, who do I contact? A: You may email our customer service department with any questions at: info@actfastmed.com.

Q: What is the difference between the Red and Blue Anti Choking Trainers?

A: The Blue Trainer is the model used for the American Heart Association protocols; the Red Trainer, with the back slap pad, complies with the American Red Cross protocols.

Q: Can kids use the trainer?

A: The trainer is used in schools, by Boy and Girl Scout troops and for babysitter training. There have been documented cases of kids as young as 5 years old successfully performing the abdominal thrust maneuver and saving lives.

Q: Are the darts reusable?

A: Yes, they are reusable. If you lose them and need to replace them contact: parts@actfastmed.com.

Q: Is there a kids version of the trainer?

A: Yes, a prototype has been developed and will be available for sale in the near future.

Q: Is there a trainer for practicing abdominal thrusts on pregnant women?

A: The Act Fast Pregnancy/Obesity model prototype has been developed and will be available for sale in the near future.

Q: How durable is the trainer?

A: It is made out of highly durable neoprene (wet suit material). For over 3 years instructors have trained hundreds of people and say their vests still look new.

Q: How should I clean this trainer?

A: Simply remove the PVC bladder and airway assembly, and hand-wash the neoprene vest using a mild detergent. Hang to air dry.

Q: Does the trainer come with a warranty?

A: Yes, there is a 1 year limited warranty. If you have a problem, you may contact our warranty department at: warranty@actfastmed.com.

Q: If I'm having any difficulty using my trainer, who do I contact?

A: You may email our customer service department with any questions at: info@actfastmed.com.

Testimonials

Testimonials	One of the Top 5 products we believe made a significant contribution to the EMS community in 2009 - the Staff of FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com I love it! Not only is it fun to use, but it is a great way to simulate an action that sounds simple, but does take practice to get right. - Rosanna Gomez-Martin, PHR, Director of Training and International Programs, YMCA of San Francisco We are having a great time with them!... finally a way to practice the abdominal thrusts. - Jennifer Idley EMT, Hearstart Inc, Texas They're COOL! What a great way to practice this skill! - Customer, San Fransisco Paramedic Association I just have to tell you the students have been having a blast with the vests in class. They all comment on what a good feel and visual it finally gives them when someone is explaining the Heimlich. It is a great product. - David Bianco, EMT-P CPR Simplicity, LLC We are having a GREAT time with them! We took them to a health fair and I think I could have sold 5 of them to school teachers. They loved it. All of our classes enjoy them as well, finally having a way to practice the abdominal thrusts. - Jennifer Idley, EMT Heartstart, Inc. My instructors love the trainers. We take them to health fairs, festivals, and exhibit them in our first aid stations. We have probably trained as many as 750 people (we are a small chapter) using the trainers. We train many daycare providers and foster parents so we demonstrate as closely as we can. We really enjoy having the trainers and my instructors say that it adds a little entertainment to the course. - Arann Banks Director of Health & Safety Services American Red Cross - Jackson County Chapter The Act+Fast Anti-choking Trainers are a big hit in this program. Everywhere I go, people at the schools want to purchase the trainers. The students and teachers really like them because you can practice the obstructed airway relief on a real person. "Reality" training is a big theme in my program. This is more realistic than using manikins or just "pretending" to do the Heimlich maneuver. - Connie Carmany, R.N., Director, Heartsafe Kids Our Troop (T1323, Laytonsville, MD) has been employing the use of the Act+Fast vest regularly. We are blessed with two parents who have taken over the teaching of First Aid requirements. One is a PhD with extensive Red Cross training, the other has the Boy Scout minimal training and was a Special Forces Medic.mBoth do a great job of teaching and have used the Act-Fast vest to teach. I believe that the vest is very useful for emulating the correct thrusting movements. - Larry Halverson, Scout Master, Boy Scouts of America Laytonsville, MD I have been using the Act Fast Anti-Choking Trainers in my pilot program for school children from K-12th grades called "Heartsafe Kids". It is a reality-based program, which is why I like the trainers. The kids absolutely love them! It's the only way to practice the Heimlich Maneuver on a real person. The students are all eager to try it, both being the "victim" and being the rescuer. I use them with adults, too, in my CPR classes and they are just as thrilled. I highly recommend these trainers. - Connie Carmany, RN, BSN, Director, "Heartsafe Kids" This is a really cleaver training tool. The secretaries in the office learned how to thrust about 2 minutes after I opened the package! - Angel Burba MS, EMT-P, NCEE Associate Professor, EMS Director Howard Community College

One of the Top 5 products we believe made a significant contribution to the EMS community in 2009
- the Staff of FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com

I love it! Not only is it fun to use, but it is a great way to simulate an action that sounds simple, but does take practice to get right.
- Rosanna Gomez-Martin, PHR, Director of Training and International Programs, YMCA of San Francisco

We are having a great time with them!... finally a way to practice the abdominal thrusts.
- Jennifer Idley EMT, Hearstart Inc, Texas

They're COOL! What a great way to practice this skill!
- Customer, San Fransisco Paramedic Association

I just have to tell you the students have been having a blast with the vests in class. They all comment on what a good feel and visual it finally gives them when someone is explaining the Heimlich. It is a great product.
- David Bianco, EMT-P
CPR Simplicity, LLC

We are having a GREAT time with them! We took them to a health fair and I think I could have sold 5 of them to school teachers. They loved it. All of our classes enjoy them as well, finally having a way to practice the abdominal thrusts.
- Jennifer Idley, EMT
Heartstart, Inc.

My instructors love the trainers. We take them to health fairs, festivals, and exhibit them in our first aid stations. We have probably trained as many as 750 people (we are a small chapter) using the trainers. We train many daycare providers and foster parents so we demonstrate as closely as we can. We really enjoy having the trainers and my instructors say that it adds a little entertainment to the course.
- Arann Banks
Director of Health & Safety Services
American Red Cross - Jackson County Chapter

The Act+Fast Anti-choking Trainers are a big hit in this program. Everywhere I go, people at the schools want to purchase the trainers. The students and teachers really like them because you can practice the obstructed airway relief on a real person. "Reality" training is a big theme in my program. This is more realistic than using manikins or just "pretending" to do the Heimlich maneuver.
- Connie Carmany, R.N., Director, Heartsafe Kids

Our Troop (T1323, Laytonsville, MD) has been employing the use of the Act+Fast vest regularly. We are blessed with two parents who have taken over the teaching of First Aid requirements. One is a PhD with extensive Red Cross training, the other has the Boy Scout minimal training and was a Special Forces Medic.mBoth do a great job of teaching and have used the Act-Fast vest to teach. I believe that the vest is very useful for emulating the correct thrusting movements.
- Larry Halverson,
Scout Master, Boy Scouts of America
Laytonsville, MD

I have been using the Act Fast Anti-Choking Trainers in my pilot program for school children from K-12th grades called "Heartsafe Kids". It is a reality-based program, which is why I like the trainers. The kids absolutely love them! It's the only way to practice the Heimlich Maneuver on a real person. The students are all eager to try it, both being the "victim" and being the rescuer. I use them with adults, too, in my CPR classes and they are just as thrilled. I highly recommend these trainers.
- Connie Carmany, RN, BSN, Director, "Heartsafe Kids"

This is a really cleaver training tool. The secretaries in the office learned how to thrust about 2 minutes after I opened the package!
- Angel Burba MS, EMT-P, NCEE
Associate Professor, EMS Director
Howard Community College

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