What if one of the most recognisable faces in first aid was based on a real person?
In this episode of The StickyBeak, we’re diving into the surprisingly strange and fascinating story behind Resusci Anne, the CPR training mannequin used to teach generations of people how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
You might know her as the “resuscitation doll” or the woman behind the famous “The Resuscitation Man” story — but the origins of her mysterious face go somewhere much darker.
From a mysterious death in 19th-century France to the development of the CPR training mannequin we know today, this is the story of how an unidentified woman became one of the most reproduced faces in the world.
It’s a sad story, but there’s something strangely beautiful about what came from it: a face associated with death ultimately became a symbol of saving lives.
So, take a deep breath… and let’s get into the story of Resusci Anne.
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