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DARE to BARE: Breaking stigma around women's CPR
17 Jun
Summary
- Swim event challenges stigma regarding CPR for women.
- Women receive CPR less often and have lower survival rates.
- New female manikins will be used to teach CPR skills.
An upcoming event, DARE to BARE, scheduled for Sunday, August 23, aims to tackle the reluctance to perform CPR on women. This initiative by the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance seeks to address the statistic that women are less likely to receive bystander CPR and consequently have lower survival rates during cardiac arrests.
The event will feature an open water swim and provide participants with the opportunity to learn CPR techniques. To facilitate this, the charity has introduced new female manikins, intended to reduce the stigma associated with performing resuscitation on women. Early intervention is crucial, as every minute without CPR can significantly decrease survival chances.
Funds raised from the sponsored swim will support the life-saving services of the Air Ambulance. The event underscores the critical importance of bystander CPR in cardiac arrest situations, with organizers emphasizing that participants will gain life-saving skills and confidence to act in emergencies.
