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

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

The officer said while he was being spoken to, his condition "rapidly deteriorated" and police at the scene carried out CPR on him before taking him to hospital.

From BBC

While performing CPR, officers found a handgun in the teenager’s possession.

From Los Angeles Times

Initially he responded well, but within an hour his condition had deteriorated and he required CPR.

From BBC