Cpr (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She immediately began CPR on the victim after calling the emergency number for assistance.
- His training in CPR kicked in, allowing him to act swiftly in saving the person's life.
- After finding her friend unresponsive on the floor, she began performing CPR while waiting for help to arrive.
- When someone stops breathing and their heart stops beating, the best thing you can do is perform CPR to increase their chances of survival.
- Everyone at the school is required to learn CPR and other first aid techniques to help save lives in emergency situations.