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It can be intimidating to perform CPR on a woman-but knowing how is literally lifesaving

This kind of preparation can turn a bystander into a lifesaver.
Philadelphia Mag

Women Are Less Likely to Get CPR in an Emergency. Here’s Why That Needs to Change.

People are less likely to perform CPR on a woman. The American Heart Association is trying to change that. If you suffer cardiac arrest, CPR can double your chance of survival. Yet women who ...
Medical Xpress

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, ...
AOL

Women are less likely to receive CPR in public than men: Study

Many medical organizations stress the importance of knowing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and acting quickly if someone appears to be in cardiac arrest. But research has shown that less than ...