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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 resusciation) can increase their chances of survival. CPR makes sure blood keeps pumping, ...
WJHL-TV

Community input prompts JCFD to launch hands-only CPR courses

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Feedback from a Johnson City Fire Department (JCFD) community survey prompted the department to offer hands-only CPR training courses. Hands-only CPR is a two-step process ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Lower cardiac arrest survival in women may be linked to CPR manikins: 5 study notes

Ninety-five percent of CPR training manikins on the global market are flat-chested, possibly contributing to disproportionate survival outcomes for women after cardiac arrest, according to a study ...
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 ...