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What it means
Describes the heart and lungs working as one unit to bring oxygen to the body and remove carbon dioxide. cardiopulmonary resuscitationkar-dee-oh-PUL-muh-nair-ee rih-sus-ih-TAY-shunEmergency chest compressions, with or without rescue breaths, to keep blood flowing when the heart has stopped.cardi/o heartpulmon/o lung-ary relating toresuscitation bringing back to lifeFull entry (CPR) keeps blood and oxygen moving when the heart stops. A cardiopulmonary bypass machine takes over the work of both during open-heart surgery.
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Related terms
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Emergency chest compressions, with or without rescue breaths, to keep blood flowing when the heart has stopped.
cardi/o
A word part that means heart.
pulmonary
Relating to the lungs.
cardiovascular
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.