CPR training needs reviving in Aotearoa New Zealand

We wholeheartedly support the view that life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, including automated external defibrillator (AED) use, should not be limited to healthcare professionals and should be mandatory in the Aotearoa New Zealand school curriculum. Children aged 13–14 have been shown to perform chest compressions comparable to adults, and younger children can be taught basic skills, such as calling emergency services or instructing an adult how to perform CPR.

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New Zealand Medical Journal
Published
2026-02-10
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https://doi.org/10.26635/6965.7386
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Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
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CPR training needs reviving in Aotearoa New Zealand

Jonathon Webber, Daniel O'Brien
New Zealand Medical Journal
Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
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CPR training needs reviving in Aotearoa New Zealand

Jonathon Webber, Daniel O'Brien
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Abstract

We wholeheartedly support the view that life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, including automated external defibrillator (AED) use, should not be limited to healthcare professionals and should be mandatory in the Aotearoa New Zealand school curriculum. Children aged 13–14 have been shown to perform chest compressions comparable to adults, and younger children can be taught basic skills, such as calling emergency services or instructing an adult how to perform CPR.

New Zealand Medical JournalVol. 139(1629)
Physiotherapy New Zealand (NZ), National Patient Safety Foundation (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 62%
Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
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