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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Medical Definition: The artificial substitution of heart and lung action as indicated for HEART ARREST resulting from electric shock, DROWNING, respiratory arrest, or other causes. The two major components of cardiopulmonary resuscitation are artificial ventilation and closed-chest cardiac massage.
Also Called: Basic Life Support,Code Blue,Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation
Previously Indexed: Resuscitation (1971-1991)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Advanced Cardiac Life Support - The use of sophisticated methods and equipment to treat cardiopulmonary arrest. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) includes the use of specialized equipment to maintain the airway, early defibrilation and pharmacological therapy.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Medical Definitions and Terms

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