Act Fast Anti-Choking Trainer Vest (Pack of 10)

Facilitating practical training sessions with hands-on experience, the Act Fast Anti-Choking Trainer Vest (Pack of 10) provides a realistic method for teaching students how to perform abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich Manoeuvre) correctly and safely. The choking training vest is provided with both green and yellow foam plugs, ensuring it can be used to train both beginners and more advanced students.

What's Included with the Trainer Vest?

As ten training vests are provided in this pack, it facilitates effective training of first aiders and employees in groups. Providing you with everything you need to get started, the following items are included:

• 10 x Act Fast Anti-Choking Trainer Vest
• 10 x Internal Air Bladder
• 10 x Clear Plastic Airway
• 30 x Packs of 10 Reusable Foam Plugs (100 green plugs for beginners; 200 yellow plugs for advanced students)
• 10 x Nylon Drawstring Carry Bag
• 10 x User Manual

How Does the Act Fast Anti-Choking Vest Work?

The Act Fast Training Vest is designed to be worn by one student while another student practices the abdominal thrust manoeuvre (also known as the Heimlich manoeuvre). The patented bladder allows students to practice abdominal thrusts with proper positioning, and when the manoeuvre is performed correctly the foam plug will fly into the air.

The choke vest also facilitates the simulation of black blows through the use of the foam back slap pad. This enables the practise of choking rescue protocols as indicated by the Red Cross and European Resuscitation Council. For realistic simulation, the training vest can be used while standing, sitting, and lying on the ground.

Demonstrate and perform the Heimlich manoeuvre
with the training vest and foam plugs

Who Can Use the Act Fast Anti-Choking Vest?

The Act Fast Trainer Vest anti-choking device is suitable for trainers and students looking to demonstrate and perform anti-choking techniques. Suitable groups of people who can benefit from this choking rescue trainer vest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• First Aid Trainers: Improve your ability to engage students with a practical approach to Heimlich manoeuvre training; also eliminate the need to softly perform the manoeuvre and then suggesting the thrust should be performed with more force during a real choking incident.
• Beginner First Aid Students: Hands-on training provides a more realistic simulation of anti-choking techniques; green foam plugs are specially designed for beginners new to using a choking training vest.
• Advanced First Aid Students: Refresh existing knowledge with a fun and engaging anti-choking trainer session; yellow foam plugs are specially designed for students with advanced knowledge of the Heimlich manoeuvre.

What Makes the Act Fast Vest An Ideal Choking Vest Trainer?

Act Fast (also known as Act+Fast) have been providing reliable training aids to trainers for over a decade, and the Act Fast Trainer Vest is one of our top choices when it comes to first aid training. The following features and benefits outline some of the reasons why we recommend the Act Fast Anti-Choking Vest:

• Designed for effective demonstration and training of abdominal thrust manoeuvre (Heimlich manoeuvre)
• Patented bladders facilitates proper positioning for the Heimlich manoeuvre
• Foam plug flies into air to indicate correct manoeuvre
• Foam plugs provided in green and yellow for beginner and advanced training respectively
• Foam back slap bad for practising choking rescue protocols as indicated by the Red Cross and European Resuscitation Council
• Suitable for use while standing, sitting, and lying down on the ground
• Quick and easy to put on  for seamless training sessions
• Improves confidence when performing first aid by providing realistic simulation
• Durable neoprene construction designed to last even across frequent use
• Latex-free and lead-free for safer and more versatile use

How Easy Is It to Put On the Act Fast Vest?

The red Anti-Choking Vest is incredibly quick and easy to put on. Simply pull the vest over your head, then adjust the shoulder straps and waist belt to fit snugly. Please see the PDF below for further instructions and directions for use.

Act Fast Anti-Choking Trainer Vest Instructions

How Does the Anti-Choking Vest Build Confidence with First Aid?

Unlike textbook learning, where the student may develop the knowledge but not the experience of performing the Heimlich manoeuvre, using a choking rescue trainer vest allows the student to feel the level of pressure that should be applied during an anti-choking thrust. This can provide them with more confidence should they ever need to perform the manoeuvre in the real world, as they are equipped with a better understanding of where their hands should be positioned and how much pressure should be applied.

How Durable Is the Act Fast Vest?

The Act-Fast Trainer Vest is exceptionally durable, and is constructed from high-quality neoprene. It has been designed to last for many years, even with frequent use.

Durable high-quality neoprene trainer vest
has been designed to last over frequent use
 

Does the Act-Fast Trainer Vest Click with Proper Technique?

The Act Fast choking vest does not click when the proper technique is performed. If you would prefer a choking training aid that clicks to indicate proper technique, we recommend the TMAN1 Adult/Child CPR Prompt Tan Training Manikin.

How Do I Clean the Training Vest?

To clean the Act Fast choking vest trainer, remove the PVC  bladder and airway assembly, then hand wash the neoprene vest with mild detergent. After washing, the vest should be air dried.

Are the Foam Plugs Included with the Anti-Choking Vest?

A total of 30 foam plugs are provided with each Act Fast choking vest. This comprises one pack of 10 green foam plugs for beginners, and two packs of 10 yellow foam plugs for advanced students.

Are the Foam Plugs Reusable?

The Act Fast foam plugs are reusable. If they go missing or if you need to replace your existing foam plugs, replacement foam plugs are available in a Pack of 10 Foam Plugs for the Act Fast Anti-Choking Trainer Vest.

Is the Trainer Vest Latex-Free?

The Act Fast Trainer Vest and related contents are all latex-free. They are also lead-free.

Where Can I Find Out More About the Act Fast Training Vest?

To find out more about the Act Fast Anti-Choking Trainer vest, please see the video below from Act Fast. This video demonstrates how the Anti-Choking Trainer Vest may be utilised for group training in a surgical centre.