Meaning of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in English

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  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    cardiopulmonary resuscitation

    Definitions

    1. an emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration

    Examples

    • « 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 brai »

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