cardiopulmonary resuscitation

noun

: a procedure designed to restore normal breathing after cardiac arrest that includes the clearance of air passages to the lungs, mouth-to-mouth method of artificial respiration, and heart massage by the exertion of pressure on the chest

Examples of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 20-year-old fell to the ground in the 74th minute and was attended to by medical personnel, who appeared to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), per Reuters. —Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 10 May 2025

The victims, who received cardiopulmonary resuscitation, arrived at the hospital with no vital signs, per the outlets. —Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025

This training includes assessing the situation, checking vital signs, calling for help, and even performing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) if necessary. —Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2025

Ocean Safety first responders pulled him out of the water and administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation. —Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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Kids Definition

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

noun

: a procedure used to restore normal breathing when the heart stops beating that includes clearing the air passages to the lungs, mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration, and applying pressure to the chest to massage the heart

Medical Definition

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

noun

: a procedure designed to restore normal breathing after cardiac arrest that includes the clearance of air passages to the lungs, the mouth-to-mouth method of artificial respiration, and cardiac massage by the exertion of pressure on the chest

—abbreviation CPR