Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
WordNet
noun
(1) 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
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A first aid procedure for cardiac arrest involving compression of the chest wall alternating with artificial respiration.
Quotations
- 2005 Ralph L Piedmont - Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion
- A DNR decision determines whether or not patients receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation.