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∙ 13y agoCPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is performed when a person's own breathing or heartbeat have stopped, such as in cases of electric shock, heart attack, or drowning. CPR is a critical part of the ABC's of first response:
- A for airway
- B for breathing
- C for circulation
CPR combines rescue breathing and chest compressions. Rescue breathing provides oxygen to the person's lungs. Chest compressions keep oxygen-rich blood circulating until an effective heartbeat and breathing can be restored.
Permanent brain damage or death can occur within minutes if blood flow stops. Therefore, it is critical that blood flow and breathing be continued until trained medical help arrives.
CPR techniques vary slightly depending on the age or size of the patient.
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Alternative NamesCardiopulmonary resuscitation
ReferencesHirshon JM. Basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation in adults. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, Ma OJ, Cline DM, eds. Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2004:chap 12.
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∙ 12y agoCPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. This may happen after an electric shock, heart attack, or drowning.
CPR combines rescue breathing and chest compressions.
- Rescue breathing provides oxygen to the person's lungs.
- Chest compressions keep oxygen-rich blood flowing until a heartbeat and breathing can be restored.
Permanent brain damage or death can occur within minutes if blood flow stops. Therefore, it is very important that blood flow and breathing be continued until trained medical help arrives.
CPR techniques vary slightly depending on the age or size of the patient. The newest techniques emphasize compression over rescue breathing and airway, reversing long-standing practice.
See also:
Alternative NamesCardiopulmonary resuscitation
ReferencesHazinski MF, Samson R, Schexnayder S. 2010 Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care for Healthcare Providers. American Heart Association. November 2010.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 08/16/2011
Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, Clinic. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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What is CPR-FPR?
CPR-FPR is CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
What is CPR HCP?
CPR for the Healthcare Provider
What a CPR headlight is please?
CPR light refers to a light made by CPR Aquatics, Inc.
What is the difference between a community CPR card and a health care provider CPR card?
The health care provider CPR card includes 2-rescuer CPR and use of the BVM which is not included in the community CPR.
Can you take a refresher course for CPR if your card has expired?
You have to retake a CPR class and get re-certified in CPR.
Is BCLS CPR certification the same or comparable to SIRT CPR certification?
it is bcls cpr certification the same
What green CPR mean?
There is no such term as "green CPR".
What do you do if a person needs CPR and they have no pulse?
Cpr means
Can CPR be performed by a smoker?
CPR can be performed by a smoker.
How many people to perform CPR?
It only takes 1 person to perform CPR. An advanced CPR course can be taken to train you on 2-person CPR, which makes it easier and more productive than 1 person CPR.
What is SIRT CPR certificate?
Serious Injury Response Team (SIRT) CPR is no different than professional CPR.
What is full code CPR?
Code means someone is not breathing or their heart has stopped (which is not breathing as well). Full code CPR is probably a medical term for performing CPR on a patient that has coded. There is not, per se, a term for CPR that is a "full code CPR". You can take CPR for the lay person or professional.
