The Lifesaving Case for CPR Dummies with Breasts The world of cardiac arrest training has long been dominated by manikins that are flat chested and androgynous.
However, beneath this façade lies a disturbing bias in the way we design safety equipment. Studies have shown that women are 14 percent less likely than men to receive CPR from a stranger in public.
The reasons for this disparity are complex, but one key factor is the discomfort bystanders feel when confronted with a woman's body during an emergency.