noun
General Slang
CPR
SEE-PEE-AR · noun · informal
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; chest compressions and rescue breaths.
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Definitions
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An emergency procedure of chest compressions combined with ventilation to maintain blood flow and oxygenation during cardiac arrest.
“Bystanders started CPR before EMS arrived.”
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CPR In A Sentence
Bystanders started CPR before EMS arrived.
Origin & Usage
Initialism of 'cardiopulmonary resuscitation.'
Variants
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
People Also Ask
What does CPR stand for?
It stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, an emergency procedure of chest compressions and rescue breaths used during cardiac arrest.
What does CPR do?
The chest compressions keep blood circulating and the breaths supply oxygen, helping maintain blood flow to the brain and organs until a heartbeat can be restored.
Can bystanders perform CPR?
Yes, bystander CPR, even hands-only chest compressions, can significantly improve survival before emergency responders arrive.
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