New figures show women are less likely than men to receive bystander CPR as many "feel unsure about touching a woman's chest" ...
Air ambulance bosses have criticised Facebook for suspending a post highlighting resuscitation for women ...
A cardiac arrest survivor is backing a call to close the gender gap in life-saving first aid. Catherine McReynolds, who received bystander CPR at the roadside in Bracknell last year by Kayleigh ...
St Albans MP Daisy Cooper is calling for improved CPR education and training following a recent visit to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance’s ...
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Thames Valley Air Ambulance has revealed that one in three female cardiac arrest patients do not receive CPR from bystanders until emergency crews arrive.
Every second counts in a cardiac arrest; yet gender disparity still shapes who receives lifesaving bystander CPR. This International Women’s Day, Magpas Air Ambulance is working to change that.
The move has been inspired by the remarkable survival of Jon Barrios, son of Tony Barrios, who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest ...