Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cpr
noun
/siː piː ˈɑːr/
Definition
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a lifesaving technique used in emergencies when someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
Examples
- During the emergency, the bystander started CPR immediately.
- He is certified in CPR and can help in an emergency.
- Learning CPR can save lives in critical situations.
Meaning
CPR is a method to manually preserve brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.
Synonyms
- Cardiac resuscitation
- Heart-lung resuscitation
- Life-saving technique
