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Women are less likely to receive CPR than men. Training on manikins with breasts could help

If someone's heart suddenly stops beating, they may only have minutes to live. Doing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can increase their chances of survival. CPR makes sure blood keeps pumping, ...
Daily Herald

Illinois Heart Rescue, WorldPoint team up to support CPR training in high schools

Illinois high school students will be able to learn CPR with new equipment thanks to Illinois Heart Rescue and WorldPoint. As part of their mission to train as many Illinois residents as possible, ...
NDTV

Learning CPR On Manikins Without Breasts Puts Women's Lives At Risk, Finds Study

The study was published in the journal Health Promotion International. Learning CPR compression techniques on manikins without breasts contributes towards women being less likely to receive ...
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These manikins may be why women are less likely to receive life-saving CPR

Researchers believe a crucial feature lacking from most CPR manikins may be the reason women are less likely to receive lifesaving resuscitation from bystanders after suffering cardiac arrest. Women ...
The Conversation

Women are less likely to receive CPR than men. Training on manikins with breasts could help

Jessica Stokes-Parish is affiliated with the Translational Simulation Collaborative, an academic and operational alliance formed by Bond University and Gold Coast Health to deliver better healthcare ...