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Learning CPR on manikins without breasts puts women’s lives at risk, study finds

Learning CPR on manikins without breasts puts women’s lives at risk, study finds



Analysis of training models on global market found all had flat torsos with just one having a breast overlayMost CPR manikins don’t have breasts, which contributes towards women being less likely to receive life-saving first aid from bystanders, a study has found.The study led by Dr Rebecca Szabo, the lead of the Gandel Simulation Service at the Royal Women’s hospital in Melbourne, analysed all manikin models on the global market designed for adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/21/learning-cpr-on-manikins-without-breasts-puts-womens-lives-at-risk-study-finds

Author : Natasha May Health reporter

Publish date : 2024-11-21 14:00:55

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