Donation of a training mannequin and ultrasound probe to the Ciriè emergency department
Date of the event:
On the afternoon of 1 October 2026, a ceremony was held in the meeting room of the emergency department at the Ciriè hospital to hand over two technological devices donated to the facility: a high-fidelity mannequin for simulating cardiopulmonary resuscitation and a wireless ultrasound probe.[1]
The donors
The devices were donated by the Rotary Club Ciriè Valli di Lanzo, Chivasso, Cuorgné e Canavese, Ivrea, Settimo Torinese, and by the Rotaract Club Torino Valli di Lanzo.[1]
The devices
The mannequin works as a «simulated patient»: it is fitted with sensors that measure in real time the depth of chest compressions, the rhythm of cardiac massage and the effectiveness of ventilation, letting medical staff train safely in resuscitation techniques.[1]
The wireless ultrasound probe, about the size of a smartphone and free of cables, connects via wi-fi to a tablet or mobile phone. Applied to the patient, it allows real-time observation of the heart, lungs and blood vessels, bringing diagnostics to the patient's bedside or into emergency settings, and is especially useful in identifying the causes of cardiorespiratory arrest.[1]
The ceremony
Representatives of the donor clubs attended the handover, along with the Ciriè municipal councillor Barbara Re, the Asl To4 general director Luigi Vercellino and administrative director Michele Colasanto.[1] Fabio Mecca, head of emergency medicine and surgery in Ciriè, called the two devices a «leap in quality for emergency medicine, combining high-precision practical training with fast, portable diagnostics».[1] Vercellino said the initiative shows «how synergy between public healthcare and the generosity of the local area can make a difference, translating directly into better quality of care for our citizens».[1]
Sources
- TorinoToday — 1 November 2026