CPR

American  

abbreviation

1. cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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CPR British  

abbreviation

1. cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CPR Scientific  

/ sē′pē-är′ /

1. Short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. An emergency procedure in which the heart and lungs are made to work by manually compressing the chest overlying the heart and forcing air into the lungs. CPR is used to maintain circulation when the heart stops pumping, usually because of disease, drugs, or trauma.

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Example Sentences

So far he hasn’t had to use his firefighting knowledge, like CPR.

From Los Angeles Times

His mother Siobhan, 35, immediately called for help and administered CPR before emergency services, including paramedics, police and an air ambulance arrived.

From BBC

They are trained to administer oxygen therapy and CPR, as well as the use of a defibrillator.

From BBC

While they were working to revive their friend, another group showed up that included an off-duty Truckee fire department medic who, “immediately began leading emergency efforts and CPR,” according to the Sheriff’s department.

From Los Angeles Times

Sally Holmes, a community first responder in Worthing, has delivered dozens of CPR training sessions this year.

From BBC