It took us weeks to find a first aid training supplier who had a CPR training mannequin with breasts. We wanted our first aiders to learn correct CPR techniques performed when breasts are present, because our visitors are more likely to have breasts! The default training mannequin doesn't have breasts.
Anyway, a big thank you to Siren Training for procuring a mannequin with breasts for training!
@vagina_museum Huh. I’m pretty sure the mannequins in my CPR class in (Canada, 90’s) high school had breasts built in. Not sure if it was all or just some though… or maybe it was even a manufactured dream-memory like the berenstain/berenstein bears thing.
I still remember feeling horrified at how much force was needed for the spring loaded rib cage compressions. And then I learned that cracked ribs from CPR is not uncommon. Better than dead I suppose.
@vagina_museum our first aid trainer uses the default "man"nequin, but she has breasts that go on with the help of some elastic. She takes the time to impress on the class the importance of being a mature adult and, you know, saving someone's life when it needs saving, rather than being scared of the breasts. This shouldn't have to be a thing, but it's something.
@vagina_museum American Red Cross and American Heart Association training videos never ever depict female patients because.... boobies. This is inclusive of trainings for healthcare providers like ACLS
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