English

Noun

cardiopulmonary resuscitation ‎(plural cardiopulmonary resuscitations)

1. A first aid procedure for cardiac arrest involving compression of the chest wall alternating with artificial respiration.
   • 2005 Ralph L Piedmont - Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion

     A DNR decision determines whether or not patients receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Synonyms

• CPR
• mouth-to-mouth
• mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

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