Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (pronunciation: /ˌkɑːrdioʊpʌlˈmoʊnəri ˌrɛsɪtəˈteɪʃən/), often abbreviated as CPR, is a life-saving emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.

Etymology

The term "Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation" is derived from the Greek words kardia meaning heart, pulmo meaning lung, and the Latin resuscitare which means to revive or resurrect.

Procedure

CPR involves a series of steps that are designed to help a person who has gone into cardiac arrest. These steps include:

Related Terms

  • Cardiac Arrest: A sudden loss of blood flow resulting from the failure of the heart to pump effectively.
  • Defibrillation: A treatment for life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias and ventricular fibrillation.
  • Artificial Ventilation: The mechanical or manual stimulation of breathing.
  • Chest Compressions: A method used in CPR to stimulate the heart and lungs by applying pressure to the chest.

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