14/10/2026
Every second counts - for everyone ⏰
As part of the recent National Institute of First Aid Trainers (nifat) conference, we were shocked to learn that women worldwide - including right here in Australia - were found to be less likely than men to receive bystander CPR when cardiac arrest occurs in a public place - and substantially less likely to receive defibrillation (AED).
Why?
The reasons are many...
😯 Fear of inappropriate touching
✋ Uncertainty about hand placement
🩹 Concern about causing injury
🫣 Worry about how it may look to others
But here’s the thing...
🫀 CPR is performed in the centre of the chest - regardless of gender
⛑ AED pad's should be placed on the upper right chest and alternate lower left side, lifting the breast if needed... meaning breasts do not change anything!
When it comes to cardiac arrest, don’t hesitate. Start CPR. Use the AED. Save a life 🫶
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