CARDIAC RESUSCITATION

WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] 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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	Synonyms:	cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR, kiss of life, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

	See Also:	artificial respiration, cardiac massage, emergency procedure, heart massage, resuscitation