Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Of emergency procedure and resuscitation.   May also be referred to as CPR, cardiac resuscitation, kiss of life and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

An emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brain damage due to lack of oxygen.

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Emergency Procedure

  • cardiac massage 0 facts

    An emergency procedure that employs rhythmic compression of the heart (either through...

  • artificial respiration 0 facts

    An emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially.