Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving emergency procedure performed on individuals whose heart or breathing has stopped. The procedure involves performing chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain blood flow and oxygenation to the vital organs until further medical interventions can be administered.
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The procedure involves performing chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain blood flow and oxygenation to the vital organs until further medical interventions can be administered. CPR is a crucial intervention in situations such as cardiac arrest, drowning, or respiratory failure. This Wikipedia page provides comprehensive information on the history, techniques, and guidelines for performing CPR. It also covers related topics such as automated external defibrillators (AEDs), cardiopulmonary resuscitation training, and the success rates and limitations of CPR.