CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and artificial ventilation to maintain blood circulation and breathing in a person who has suffered cardiac arrest.
An acronym for a specific, standardized medical procedure. It is a critical first aid intervention.
Word relationships
- resuscitation: Resuscitation is the general act of reviving; CPR is a specific method of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Collocations
- perform CPR
- start CPR
- CPR training
- hands-only CPR
Example sentences
- "Everyone should learn how to perform CPR, as it can be vital in a cardiac emergency." Describing a life-saving skill.
- "Bystanders immediately started CPR on the man who collapsed, until paramedics arrived." Referring to an intervention.
- "The advanced first aid course includes extensive training in CPR and the use of an AED." In a medical training context.
Memory hook
Remember 'CPR' stands for 'Compressions, Pumping, Resuscitation' (though technically it's Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, this helps recall the actions). Compressions, Pumping, Resuscitation
When not to use
Only use when referring to the specific medical procedure. Do not use as a general term for first aid or revival.
Fun facts
- The modern technique of CPR was largely established in the 1960s, with significant contributions from Peter Safar and Kouwenhoven, Jude, and Knickerbocker.
- Hands-only CPR, which focuses solely on chest compressions, has become a recommended option for untrained bystanders to simplify the process and encourage more people to act.
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