cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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A first aid procedure for cardiac arrest involving compression of the chest wall alternating with artificial respiration

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

An emergency procedure, often employed after cardiac arrest, in which cardiac massage, artificial respiration, and drugs are used to maintain the circulation of oxygenated blood to the brain
(Tıp, İlaç) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure which is performed in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person in cardiac arrest. It is indicated in those who are unresponsive with no breathing or abnormal breathing, for example agonal respirations. It may be performed both in and outside of a hospital
emergency procedure to revive a person whose heart has stopped beating by alternately pressing on their chest and mouth-to-mouth breathing
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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