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Cardiopulmonary resuscitationCPR

Emergency MedicineCardiologyEssential

Emergency procedure combining chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain circulation and oxygenation during cardiac arrest.

Korean

심폐소생술

심정지 시 흉부 압박과 인공호흡을 결합하여 순환과 산소 공급을 유지하는 응급 처치.

French

Réanimation cardio-pulmonaire(RCP)

Procédure d'urgence combinant compressions thoraciques et ventilation artificielle pour maintenir la circulation et l'oxygénation lors d'un arrêt cardiaque.

Word parts

  • cardi/oRoot(Greek) Heart
  • pulm/oRoot(Latin) Lung
  • -arySuffix(Latin) Pertaining to

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