Definition Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (cpr)
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is performed when a person's own breathing or heartbeat have stopped, such as in cases of
- A for airway
- B for breathing
- C for circulation
CPR combines rescue breathing and chest compressions. Rescue breathing provides oxygen to the person's lungs. Chest compressions keep oxygen-rich blood circulating...
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CPR: infant
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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