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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cpr::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cardiac resuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, kiss of life, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation |
| Type of | emergency procedure, resuscitation |
Examples of cpr
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February is an ideal time to get your CPR training or update your certification.
From the washingtonpost.com
The experience instilled a passion for sharing her knowledge of CPR with others.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Tucker said she had no training but performed CPR on Brown for about 45 minutes.
From the cnn.com
They actually spotted a mannequin similar to those used as CPR training devices.
From the kentucky.com
Events will include a free CPR training workshop and an interactive safety fair.
From the toledoblade.com
A retired firefighter pulled her free and administered CPR, the agency reported.
From the orlandosentinel.com
He then ran to neighbors, who revived the girl by giving her CPR, Woelkers said.
From the freep.com
During the call, a dispatcher tried to talk Englehart through the CPR procedure.
From the news-journalonline.com
The officers administered CPR and used an automatic defibrillator to revive him.
From the dailyherald.com
- Cardiopulmonary 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 ...
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure for people in cardiac arrest or, in some circumstances, respiratory arrest. CPR is performed both in hospitals and in pre-hospital settings.
- *CPR is the first studio album recorded by Crosby, Pevar and Raymond (CPR).
- CPR or Crosby, Pevar & Raymond was a rock/jazz band that consisted of David Crosby (founding member of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), session guitarist Jeff Pevar, and pianist James Raymond (Crosby's son).
- Conservatives for Patients' Rights (CPR) is a health care pressure group founded by Rick Scott in February 2009. Scott has stated that CPR is intended to put pressure on U.S. Democrats to enact health care legislation based on free-market principles. ...
- CPR (EP) is the name of Dolour's EP, released September 2003 on B-Side Records. It was written, arranged and produced by Shane Tutmarc. It debuted "You Can't Make New Old Friends" and "CPR" later released (with a different mix and master) on New Old Friends (2004).
- (CPRS) Canadian Pacific Railway
- Artificial procedures employed by a rescuer after cessation of breathing or heart stoppage
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
