cardiac massage

American  

[kahr-dee-ak muh-sahzh, muh-sahj] / ˈkɑr diˌæk məˈsɑʒ, məˈsɑdʒ /

noun

1. rhythmic manual compression of the sternum or heart to restore normal heartbeat, as after cardiac arrest.

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Etymology

Origin of cardiac massage

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Physicians there administered closed cardiac massage, oxygen and adrenalin.

From Washington Times

“Open cardiac massage in a rowboat is unlikely to be successful,” said Michael J. Tipton, an exercise physiologist at the University of Portsmouth, in England, who described the event in a scientific paper last year.

From Washington Post

Simon Poole, who attempted cardiac massage on his father, added: "If they could have been there sooner I think he could still be here."

From BBC

"We managed to save two by cardiac massage but for many others there was nothing we could do," he said.

From Reuters

After 40 minutes of cardiac massage we had to suspend the resuscitation because there was nothing more we could do.

From Seattle Times