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Research in Germany found that students using the CPREzy sensor pad during training retained their skills longer when they were tested later without the device.

Around 250,000 heart attacks occur in the UK each year, approximately half of which are cardiac arrest (heart stops beating). Less than 5% of cardiac arrest casualties survive – often due to no, or poor, CPR at the time of collapse.

Correctly performed CPR can make the difference between life and death by providing sufficient blood flow to the brain to prevent brain damage. By using this amazing new device giving First Aiders, more confidence (and giving their casualty a better chance of survival). One device in each workplace building would give First Aiders more confidence if and when they have to deal with a situation. It is also a perfect TRAINING tool as it can be used on any hard surface for practice purposes.

This device provides hope for improving this statistic. With testimonials for the device both in and out-of-hospital practioners, plus the back up research that concluded:
“The use of the simple, portable and re-useable device by previously untrained people leads to a significant improvement in a cardiac arrest scenario to standard training regarding rate and depth of the External Chest Compressions.”

And
“CPREzy is able to achieve an enduring effect for the compression depth after it has been used for resuscitation training”.

CPREzy is an interactive aid designed to assist First Aiders to perform more effective CPR in an emergency by:
1. Giving out an audible tone at the rate of 100 beats per minute, which means the First Aider doesn't have to think "Is this the correct pace? Am I doing it fast enough?"
2. Lights on the pad indicate the level of force that is being applied via a sensor. It informs the First Aider at 5 levels for a; child, small adult, average adult, large adult and extra large adult. Can be used on anyone weighing 40kg or more. This means that the First Aider can see how much pressure they are applying and the sensors will indicate if more pressure needs to be applied.
Simply follow these steps:
1. Place the mask over the casualty's mouth
2. Position the sensor pad on the lower half of the casualty's chest
3. Switch the pad on. An audible 100 beats per minute tone will begin.
4. Continue CPR as normal by pressing down onto the pad placed on top of the chest.

The pack you receive arrives complete with:
Training Video DVD
2 pairs gloves
1 Sensor Pad
1 x battery
1 x face mask
Water resistant carry case that can be fitted to the wall.

OPTIMUM has 14 licensed Centres in the UK working to the same quality standards, the headquarters (based in Chester) has made a decision to invest in this device for training courses in order to help their course participants to become more proficient for longer.

The retail price of this is approximately £140 inc VAT (plus delivery) and are available from any OPTIMUM licensed centre. For a list of centres visit the website www.optimum-training.com.