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Health Encyclopedia: Cpr

Definition

CPR is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is performed when a person's own breathing or heartbeat have stopped, such as in cases of electric shock or drowning. CPR is a combination of rescue breathing, which provides oxygen to the victim's lungs, and chest compressions, which keep oxygenated blood circulating until an effective heartbeat and breathing can be restored.

Permanent brain damage or death can occur within minutes if blood flow ceases. Therefore, it is critical...

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Expert & Community Posts

CPR and Automatic External Defibrillators: Everyday Lifesavers

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...was working on a blog a couple of weeks ago about CPR. I was just about done with it and when it... Read more »

Silent Heart Disease in Diabetes: “Why Don’t I Feel it?”

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...member that is "enabled" by a Red Cross first aid or CPR course is always a welcome helper in... Read more »

Let's Take the Anxiety out of Seeking Therapy!

By Jennifer L. Fee, Psy.D. Psychologist , Health Expert

...in this area). Christian Psychology Resources (CPR): For those who are specifically looking... Read more »

Daycare Provider Wanted

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...degree preferred. Emergency Medical Professional, CPR instructor or equivalent considered.... Read more »

Katie's First Weeks With Acid Reflux (GERD)

By Beth Anderson , Health Expert

...company had my baby hooked up and gave us lessons on CPR. I was so sleep deprived that I didn't... Read more »

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Health Guide

Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part I: Symptoms

...stopped beating, call 911 or your local emergency number. Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. CPR will supply oxygen to parts of the body until the ambulance arrives. It is... Read more »

Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs

...cardiopulmonary arrest (no breathing or pulse), call 9-1-1 and begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately.How does the doctor know if I've had a heart attack? The actual diagnosis of... Read more »

Screen for Heart Disease

...costly cardiac programs. All health clubs must have staff trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the guidelines state, as well as written emergency procedures that are practiced... Read more »

Legal and Financial Planning for Caregivers

...of life support measures, such as hydration, artificial nutrition or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Living will – Similar to a durable power of attorney for health care, this document... Read more »

Cholesterol Information Resources

...American College of Cardiologywww.americanheart.org -- American Heart Associationwww.medped.org -- Information on familial hypercholesterolemiawww.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/calc-bmi.htm --... Read more »

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Better CPR

May 05, 2008

RICHMOND, Va. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Cardiac arrest happens when the heart suddenly stops beating. CPR is the standard way to resuscitate... Read summary »

You can Learn CPR Quickly

July 27, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You could learn how to save lives using cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) over your lunch break, according to researchers... Read summary »

Hands-only CPR effective for cardiac arrest

October 03, 2008

New guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) state that hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be done in an emergency... Read summary »

Forget the Mouth-to-Mouth

March 26, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you witness someone having a heart attack, forget the mouth-to-mouth part of resuscitation. Japanese researchers report... Read summary »

Our Stories: Changing Lives

September 02, 2008

By Lindsay Braun, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Thanks to advances in the fields of medicine and science,... Read summary »

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