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Sam McKeith

Australia suffering from 'CPR knowledge gap': study

A report has found most Australians would not be confident performing CPR on a baby or child. (Scott Wensley/AAP PHOTOS)

More than 80 per cent of Australians would not be confident in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a baby or child, a study has found, revealing a nationwide emergency skills gap.

The report, from first aid training company Australia Wide First Aid, found 82 per cent of respondents would not back their CPR skills in such circumstances.

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