Now Viewing: cprTag type: General Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, commonly known as CPR, is an emergency procedure performed in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest. It is indicated in those who are unresponsive with no breathing or abnormal breathing, for example, agonal respirations. (Source: Wikipedia) CPR typically consists of chest compressions to keep the blood moving, sometimes with mouth-to-mouth breathing to keep more oxygen going to all the tissues. The goal of CPR is to prevent tissue death and brain damage until paramedics with shinier machines arrive to try fancier ways of resuscitating people. Other Wiki Information Last updated: 11/16/15 6:08 PM by axres This entry is not locked and you can edit it as you see fit. |
     
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