Sometimes an article doesn’t fit neatly into one of our blog categories, and this is the place to find those. You’ll find an array of articles we hope interest our customers. Enjoy!
Welcome to our blog, where we’re excited to share the latest updates for all CPR training enthusiasts and professionals!
If you currently own, or are considering, the Prestan Adult Series 2000 Manikin, you’re in for a treat. Since it came out, this innovative system has allowed you to record and track student progress and technique via Bluetooth, providing advanced feedback directly in the palm of their hands.
Now, Prestan has released a NEW and IMPROVED Prestan Feedback App!
Prestan Manikins come in 3 models to choose from: Ultralite, Professional, and Series 2000. For many new customers, it is difficult to know which will work best for them. We’ve put together a helpful guide to see the differences in each model and assist in making the best decision for you!
Ultralite
The Ultralite is the lightest and most economical of the manikins. It was created to be lightweight, easily stored, and budget friendly. There are no backs on these Manikins, making them stackable on each other. For this reason they take up the least room when stored.
They have Depth and Rate Feedback, through the ‘click’ on compressions in the piston, and 1 light that attaches to the shoulder. The Ultralite come in 2 Sizes – an Adult and Infant model. All Ultralite models have a 3-year warranty.
We suggest these for people who are constantly on the go, having infrequent classes, or needing a budget friendly option.
Professional
These are the most common and widely used. It is created to be hardy, long-lasting, and best replicate CPR scenarios. Each manikin comes in it’s own carry bag for storage, or a 4-pack comes in a large carry-bag that fits them all.
They offer Depth and Rate Feedback, through a ‘click’ on compressions and 4 lights in the monitor on the shoulder. The Professional comes in 3 sizes – an Adult, Child and Infant model. All Professional models have a 3-year warranty.
The Professional is suggested for most CPR/AED training classes.
Series 2000
The Series 2000 is the latest Prestan Manikin model. Created to offer Advanced Feedback, the Monitor gives data for Depth, Rate, Recoil, Ventilation, and Hands-off Time. It all connects via Bluetooth to the Prestan App, offering the ability to record and track student progress/technique.
The Series 2000 currently comes in one size – an Adult. All Series 2000 have a 1-year warranty.
This is a great option to kick training up a notch and give students Advanced Feedback in the palm of their hand. Offering the same body as the loved Professional Series, but with greater feedback capabilities, the Series 2000 is a fantastic option for most CPR/AED training classes. We suggest this for instructors looking for in-depth training and without budgetary confinements.
As always, let us know any questions you have about choosing the best Manikin for you! We are here to help you succeed!
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It’s time to reinforce the importance of heart health! Most heart disease and stroke deaths are preventable. We want to share with you some tips and inspiration that can make a positive impact!
Healthy Heart Tips
We LOVE our customers! And we want to keep you safe and healthy! Here are just a few examples how YOU can implement self-care for a healthy heart.
Doing at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week (or, just getting started with a 10-minute walk!)
Eating healthy
Learning CPR (Hey… call us for your CPR supply needs!)
Controlling blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure
Not smoking or vaping
Maintaining a healthy weight
Wash your hands often
Remember to RELAX
We know, it’s hard to find the time to care for yourself amidst the hustle and bustleof everyday life… but just a little self-care can drastically improve your health!
Go Red for Women
Who rules the world? GIRLS! Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative to increase women’s heart health awareness. For decades, the Go Red movement has encouraged people to live healthier and for longer, free of heart disease and stroke. Friday, February 3rd is National Wear Red Day! AHA encourages everyone to wear red on this day to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and ultimately, to help save lives!
Join Us!
How are you celebrating American Heart Month? Tell us below! Wear red on Friday, February 3rd! Try a new recipe at home! Explore a nearby nature trail! Get up and dance to your favorite song! Inspire yourself to make the change for a healthier heart.
Be sure to follow us on social media for more heart healthy tips all month long!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We hope you all are gearing up to enjoy the upcoming holidays! We are happy to announce tremendous sales for all our customers! Be sure to get your supplies at the lowest price of the season NOW at MCR Medical’s 2022 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale!
Our sale will run from November 24th to November 28th. As always, every order will include our fast and FREE shipping option. Feel free to reach out to us directly at sales@mcrmedical.com with any questions.
Do you want to increase skill proficiency by having students practice with what they’ll use in the field? With MCR Medical’s Training BVMs, participants will leave class feeling confident using bag valve masks during patient resuscitation when you train with MCR Medical’s training BVMs.
With the end of the health pandemic near and more classes being scheduled, guarantee no cross contamination occurs when teaching mouth to mouth CPR and sharing manikins. CPR instructors will appreciate our new, cost effective, MCR-brand student training face shields. Universally sized, they’re designed to fit all training manikins, regardless of size and brand (though of course, we prefer PRESTAN).
Free Wild Flower Seed Packet with Every Order In May
How It All Started
Karen Morrison co-founded MCR Medical with her husband, Charlie, to meet a need they saw first-hand in the first aid and CPR training community: providing the best quality products, at the best price, with integrity and an authentic personal touch through the relatively new market of e-commerce. They started MCR as a small business out of their spare bedroom, handling all of the customer calls, order fulfillment, shipping and the ins and outs of small business themselves. Together they worked hard, rarely taking time off as they committed to the business and developed their future plans.
Karen’s bright, happy spirit and personal warmth greeted every sales call, and her business savvy and commitment to the future were the backbone of their partnership. Because of their commitment to quality and integrity, the business quickly flourished. In 2014 they purchased their first warehouse, beginning to realize their dream. With their shared background in CPR training and first aid, Karen and Charlie together developed and sourced the best CPR products to share with their fellow trainers, always mindful of the human impact of kindness and fairness in their interactions with their customers and their workforce. They were not just building a successful business, but a GOOD business, and Karen’s warmth and wisdom led the way. Continue reading Honoring Karen Morrison With Wildflower Seeds
The PRESTAN Professional Series Diversity Kits contain the same Professional Series manikins you have all come to know and love. This kit offers students an enhanced training experience with Medium Tone and Dark Tone PRESTAN Professional Series manikins.
With everything going on, we want to address a question we have been receiving quite often.
HOW DO I CLEAN MY MANIKIN TO BE UP TO STANDARDS WITH COVID-19?
Prestan Products always recommends cleaning your CPR manikins thoroughly after each class. Along with cleaning the outside torso and face, you want to make sure you are opening the manikin and wiping the chest foam and skin to sanitize the inside as well. You can use a mixture of soap and water to clean the manikin effectively. If the area is extremely dirty, you can also use common household cleaners such as Formula 409, Windex, or Vim. Clorox or Lysol wipes can also be gently applied to clean them if needed.