A computer-scored manikin is bought for one reason: evidence. The BIX/CPR15690 is a full-body automatic CPR simulator with an 8-inch colour screen, three operating modes and a printed record of each attempt. It is the top of the electronic-CPR tier — more capable than a light-and-sound torso, less expensive than a full ALS platform — and it is best judged on how well its reports survive a course audit.

Quick facts

What the machine measures

The screen reports the variables an instructor would otherwise count by eye: compression depth, compression position, ventilation volume, and the number of correct and incorrect actions. The airway indicator confirms that the head has been positioned to open the airway.

Two details are worth more than the headline features. First, the 8-second failure rule: if no action is taken for eight seconds, the unit reports first-aid failure, which trains trainees out of the pause that kills real resuscitations. Second, the printout turns a practice attempt into a record that can be filed for competency assessment.

Those choices align with the evidence on CPR quality. Depth, rate, recoil and pauses are the modifiable determinants of outcome [2], and current guidelines set adult compression depth at 5–6 cm and rate at 100–120/min [1]. A device that logs those variables gives a course director something to audit, which is the point of buying an automated unit.

Three modes, three uses

Training mode. Prompts and animations stay on. Use it for first exposure and guided correction.

Mode assessment. Prompts are reduced and the unit scores the attempt. Use it mid-course.

Actual combat assessment. Minimal prompting, full scoring and printout. Use it for the final check.

The progression matters: trainees who move to assessment mode too early learn to chase the screen instead of the patient.

What to check before you buy

Language. The product sheet specifies Chinese voice and text prompts. If your course is taught in English, confirm that an English firmware or voice pack is available; this is the single most common mismatch in exported units.

Power. 220 V input with 12 V output suits many markets, but confirm plug type and whether the lithium battery option is included or extra.

Tactile sensors. Consciousness and pulse discrimination are optional. If your assessment rubric includes "checks responsiveness" and "checks pulse", specify the sensor version.

Consumables. Face shields, lung bags and chest skins wear. Ask for part numbers and a per-100-trainee estimate.

Service. A computerised manikin needs calibration and repair; confirm the regional service path before ordering.

What holds up in review

• Printouts. The clearest differentiator for accredited courses.
• Full-body form. Allows team positioning and shoulder-tap/pulse-check practice.
• Three modes. Supports a course from first demonstration to final assessment.
• Remote control. Lets the instructor run the scenario from the side of the room.

Where it stops

• No rhythm generation or defibrillation. AED and ALS scenarios need separate equipment.
• Chinese prompts by default. Confirm the language pack.
• Screen-led risk. Trainees can learn to watch the display rather than the chest; coach hands-on assessment explicitly.
• Bench footprint. A full-body unit with a case and laptop needs storage space.

FAQ

Q1. Does it produce a printed report? Yes. The unit prints the operation process after the attempt, which is the feature that supports competency records.

Q2. Are the voice prompts in English? The product sheet specifies Chinese voice and text prompts. Confirm an English option with the supplier before ordering.

Q3. What is the price and minimum order? Price is quoted per order. Email cprwell@adaanatomy.com with quantity, destination and course type for a current quotation.

Q4. What consumables are required? Face shields or lung bags and replacement chest skins. Request part numbers and a per-100-trainee estimate.

Q5. Can it be used for AED training? No. It has no rhythm generator or defibrillation interface.

Q6. What warranty and service are included? Warranty, calibration and spare-part terms should be confirmed in writing with the quotation.

References

1. Panchal AR, Bartos JA, Cabañas JG, et al. Part 3: Adult Basic and Advanced Life Support: 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Circulation. 2020;142(16_suppl_2). doi:10.1161/CIR.0000000000000916
2. Meaney PA, Bobrow BJ, Mancini ME, et al. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation quality: improving cardiac resuscitation outcomes both inside and outside the hospital: a consensus statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2013;128(4):417-435. doi:10.1161/CIR.0b013e31829d8654
3. Cheng A, Nadkarni VM, Mancini MB, et al. Resuscitation education science: educational strategies to improve outcomes from cardiac arrest: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2018;138(6). doi:10.1161/CIR.0000000000000583

Contact

For a quotation, the language-pack confirmation or a demonstration video: cprwell@adaanatomy.com. Production follows ISO 45001 management practice; CE documentation is available for EU procurement.