In the past, flat-chested manikins were typically used, first aid trainers say.

Female manikins are being used during CPR lessons to dispel myths and taboos about giving women life-saving treatment.

In the past, flat-chested manikins were typically used in training, but Beccles Women’s Institute and East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) ran sessions with models that were representative of the female body to help eliminate hesitations when giving aid.

Josh Lawrence, of the EAAA, said women were 27% less likely to receive CPR from a passerby, and the main problem was when a defibrillator was needed.

Carol Wood from the Beccles Women’s Institute, said: “I think it’s really important that men, under certain circumstances, know it’s OK to lose a bra to save a life.”

  • vorpuni@tarte.nuage-libre.frFrançais
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    4 months ago

    I’ve done first aid training 3-4 times, I’ve never really thought about it, apart from the fact it’s best to have good shears in the kit so you don’t end up struggling against clothes and wasting time. I’m more concerned about the fact that inevitably ribs will break and it will be distressing to give CPR to a person rather than a mannequin.

    I was given some kind of plastic mask keychain thing for mouth to mouth once, never had to use it, and eventually I think I threw it away. It’s not even recommended in a lot of countries, and I’d rather not end up kissing a stranger even to save their life.