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Study Reveals CPR Manikins Fail Women, Urges Change
12/6/2025
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Story summary
- A study led by Dr. Rebecca Szabo of the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne finds breast-inclusive CPR manikins are lacking and harm women.
- Only one of 20 CPR manikins includes breasts, contributing to lower survival rates for women.
- A survey finds bystanders hesitate to perform CPR on women due to concerns about touching breasts.
- Experts urge training providers to diversify manikins and address gender biases as a human rights issue.
