Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chest-compression
noun
/ˈtʃɛst kəmˈprɛʃən/
Definition
A medical technique involving rhythmic pressure applied to the chest to help maintain blood flow during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Examples
- Performing chest-compression is crucial in providing life-saving care during a cardiac emergency.
- Trained responders are advised to give chest-compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
Meaning
Chest-compression is used to restore circulation in a person whose heart has stopped, typically in emergencies such as cardiac arrest.
Synonyms
- CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
- cardiac compression
- chest thrusts
