CPR - adult
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What is CPR - adult?
CPR is a lifesaving procedure that is performed when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped, as in cases of electric shock, drowning, or heart attack. CPR is a combination of:
- Rescue breathing, which provides oxygen to a person's lungs.
- Chest compressions, which keep the person's blood circulating.
Permanent brain damage or death can occur within minutes if a person's blood flow stops. Therefore, you must continue these procedures until the person's heartbeat and breathing return, or trained medical help arrives.
Alternative Names:
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - adult; Rescue breathing and chest compressions - adult; Resuscitation - cardiopulmonary - adult
Posts on CPR - adult (72)
In our Paramedic class, a discussion emerged on when to begin adult CPR... before or after ...
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- Feb 10, 2011
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- Jun 05, 2011
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Today i took a BLS class and accidentally used someone else's cpr mask piece. It w...
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