cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Definition of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
n.
1.
An
emergency
procedure
to
revive
heart
and
lung
function
in
persons
whose
heart
has
apparently
stopped
beating
,
involving
forced
respiration
,
periodic
pressure
on
the
heart
by
pushing
on
the
chest
,
and
sometimes
electrical
or
mechanical
equipment
.
It
is
often
referred
to
by
the
acronym
CPR
.
Related Words
artificial
respiration
,
cardiac
massage
,
cardiac
resuscitation
,
CPR
,
emergency
procedure
,
heart
massage
,
kiss
of
life
,
mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation
,
resuscitation
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