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  • Emergency Medicine
  • Gender Studies

Background:

  • Gender disparities in cardiopulmonary arrest care may stem from inadequate training using manikins that do not represent female anatomy.
  • Incorporating female torso manikins into basic life support (BLS) training could promote more equitable and effective emergency responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of utilizing female torso manikins in BLS training for nursing students.
  • To evaluate the effects on technical performance, physiological responses, and emotional experiences.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-method study involving 80 nursing students using a quasi-experimental design.
  • Intervention included BLS training and retraining with both male and female torso manikins.
  • Qualitative data were gathered through focus groups to explore student perceptions.

Main Results:

  • Use of female torsos initially led to decreased technical performance (e.g., delayed initiation, incorrect hand placement) and increased physiological stress.
  • Retraining with female manikins improved automated external defibrillator (AED) use and compression time, though performance gaps remained compared to male manikins.
  • Qualitative findings revealed technical and emotional barriers, such as hesitation and uncertainty, linked to the use of female manikins.

Conclusions:

  • Employing female torso manikins in BLS training exposed performance limitations that could impact emergency care quality.
  • Findings underscore the necessity for gender-sensitive approaches in life-saving intervention training to ensure equitable outcomes.