Flat-chested manikins used in CPR training could be contributing to poorer outcomes for women
The authors found only a quarter of the 20 publicly listed models they assessed are female.
The flat-chested nature of 95% of CPR manikins may impact how likely women are to receive first aid from would-be rescuers, Australian researchers suggest.
They surveyed manufacturers around the globe and discovered just one of the 20 manikins available for CPR training comes with breasts.
Five of the publicly listed models they assessed as female.
Of the 40% assessed as male, one came with a prosthetic breast overlay, with the remainder assessed as no gender.
