Women Need CPR Too Infographic
Women need CPR, too!
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Immediate, high-quality CPR, especially when started within minutes of cardiac arrest, can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival. However, unfounded fears and myths contribute to bystanders hesitating to perform lifesaving CPR on women.
Even in training environments, some people are less likely to use CPR or an AED on female manikins.
Fears: Many are afraid of being accused of inappropriate touching or causing physical injury.
Myths: Many believe that women are less likely to have heart problems.
Here's what the American Heart Association is doing:
- Rising Awareness about cardiac arrest in women.
- Improving training to address barriers to increasing lay rescuer CPR rates for women.
- Advocating to improve the response to cardiac arrest for everyone, everywhere. (All states have Good Samaritan laws that protect anyone who gives first aid and CPR. Check the laws in your area.)
Here’s what you can do:
- Overcome fear — it may help you save a life.
- Watch a video on how to perform Hands-Only CPR.
- Learn more at goredforwomen.org/WomenandCPR.
Hands-Only CPR Video
