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Hollywood helps former Dorset paramedic make 'more lifelike' medical manikins

If you've ever been on a first aid course you'll be familiar with the Annie doll, the manikin used to teach you CPR.

But her name is probably the only realistic thing about her.

A former Dorset paramedic has decided to create much more lifelike dummies to be used in medical training.

David Halliwell joined forces with a colleague to produce a range of ethnically diverse manikins, from babies to older people that are used throughout the world.

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