Heart Massage (Noun)
Meaning
An emergency procedure that employs rhythmic compression of the heart (either through the chest wall or, during surgery, directly to the heart) in an attempt to maintain circulation during cardiac arrest.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- When cardiac arrest occurred the team rushed in and initiated chest compressions starting the heart massage right away.
- Their instructor carefully demonstrated the proper hand positioning and rhythmic motion for performing a heart massage.
- The emergency responders administered CPR that included ventilation and heart massage to sustain the patient.
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- While maintaining precise synchronization and rhythmic movement a trained nurse led the group performing a synchronized lifesaving a heart massage though difficult sustained the patient before aid was confirmed possible