New research has found people are less likely to perform CPR on women because they're uncomfortable exposing and touching a stranger's breasts.

Cardiologist Dr Elizabeth Paratz explains what is so concerning about this.

🎯 Exciting breakthrough in #CardiacArrest research! A new reporting standard for #FirstResponderSystems and #smartphone alerting systems has been developed, thanks to a global team of 40 experts from 13 countries. This standard includes 68 core items, covering technology, data…

It was a beautiful sunny day🌞for a ceremony👩🏽‍🎓that made me reflect on my PhD journey filling my heart with joy, pride & gratitude🙏 Loved the learning ... still here & raring to go! Clara Chow Julie Redfern ♡ Emily Rugel Adrian Bauman Dr Janet Bray

📣 Exciting News! 🚑⚽

Introducing the “Get trained. Save Lives.” campaign by UEFA & ERC!
Let’s raise awareness about CPR and cardiac arrests, especially among football fans and younger generation's 💪 Learn basic CPR techniques to make a difference. Immediate CPR triples…

Congratulations Emily Rugel !! Thank you for the contribution you've made to our team over the years! We are sure this will not be the end and our paths will inevitably cross (or we will ensure that it does)!

🚨 #CardiacArrest #Dilemma 🚨

Decoding the cardiac arrest challenge: It's been 11 years since the European Parliament voted for awareness. With concerted efforts from the European & Italian Resuscitation Councils, we've seen progress 🌍
But laws need full implementation!

In Italy, 60K…

Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any age, often without warning. In Canada, when a cardiac arrest occurs outside of a hospital setting, 9 in 10 will die without immediate intervention. So learn #CPR and help save a life. #WorldRestartaHeart WorldRestartaHeart

People from ethnic minority backgrounds are statistically more at risk of cardiac arrest.

But research shows only 1 in 5 have been given CPR training - significantly lower than the UK average.

It’s time to change this.

#RestartAHeart resus.org.uk/RSAH

I ask parents all the time if they know where the #AED at their child’s sporting events. But tonight let’s ask this: Do you know where the AED is at your fitness center is located? #SCAAwarenessMonth

You don’t have to be a paramedic to save a life ❤️

To learn more about CPR, using AED and the GoodSAM, visit ambulance.vic.gov.au/shocktober

#Shocktober #CallPushShock #CPR #AED #GoodSAM

Women don’t always get those classic symptoms of heart attack – it can be pain in the belly, shortness of breath, fatigue, and/or pain in the jaw or arm. Thanks to JAYNIE SEAL Sky News Australia for helping us raise awareness.
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#WomensHeartDisease

A midweek evening well spent ✨- listening to these trailblazers discuss strategies to decrease health inequity, the importance of disaggregation by gender/sex/age, addressing 'intersectionality' and much more... #inspiring

The interactive videos here are simply 👌🏽👌🏽 Download the Lifesaver app and give them a go! ⭐️

🩹 On #WorldFirstAidDay , we raise awareness about the importance of knowing first aid including CPR!

Being prepared can make all the difference in an emergency, check your first aid kit, and make sure you know where the closest Defibrillator (AED) is. It could save a life!

That's a wrap on the Charles Perkins Centre Research Showcase at Westmead Innovation Centre

Exploring all the latest research from our colleagues at #Westmead & #Nepean

I am SO excited to introduce a new web resource for anyone impacted by Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Please meet ❤️ Heartsight ❤️

This resource has been 100% created by PWLE and we hope it will be a very helpful resource for the cardiac arrest community. ourHeartsight.com 😍

So delighted to have accomplished this & the learning has been gold! Immensely grateful to colleagues, friends & family who walked alongside and supported me on this journey! Thanks Clara Chow Julie Redfern ♡ Emily Rugel Dr Janet Bray Adrian Bauman & many more 🙏

Individuals feel sex-specific symptoms before impending cardiac arrest, study finds. Read more here… medicalxpress.com/news/2023-08-i…

Thank you CSANZ for this platform to present our research! Enjoyed some great presentations&posters, corridor conversations with legends, dinner with mentors and the lovely company & support of my wonderful colleagues! Westmead Applied Research Centre #WARC_USYD

Indeed! Which of these images do you think will start the conversation? #PowerofVisuals #CPRsaveslives Let's start the conversation as a first step to address the barriers.