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Cpr

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Definition

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, which is a medical technique used to revive a person whose heart has stopped beating or who has stopped breathing.

Synonyms & similar words

kissoflife cardiacresuscitation cpr mouthtomouthresuscitation cardiopulmonaryresuscitation revival reanimation mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Synonyms by register

Formal

resuscitation revival reanimation

Informal

jump-start kick-start revving up

Literary

quickening awakening

Antonyms

cessation inactivity stagnation idleness lethargy passivity

Common collocations

  • perform CPR
  • administer CPR
  • cardiac arrest CPR
  • CPR training
  • CPR certification
  • CPR guidelines
  • CPR techniques

Word family

noun cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Usage note

CPR is an acronym for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is most commonly used in medical and emergency contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor taught us how to perform CPR on a dummy.
  2. She saved his life by performing CPR on him.
  3. It's important to learn CPR in case of an emergency.
  4. The paramedics arrived and immediately began CPR.
  5. CPR can help save a person's life in an emergency.

Quotes

  • "CPR is not as hard as you think. It's easier to do something than to stand by and do nothing." - David Harewood
  • "Knowing CPR and being able to use it can be the difference between life and death." - Matt Iseman
  • "CPR is an essential skill that can help save lives." - Bill Frist

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