cardiopulmonary resuscitation \cardiopulmonary resuscitation\ n.
   An emergency procedure to revive heart and lung function in
   persons whose heart has apparently stopped beating, involving
   forced respiration, periodic pressure on the heart by pushing
   on the chest, and sometimes electrical or mechanical
   equipment. It is often referred to by the acronym CPR.
   [PJC]

	

	cardiopulmonary resuscitation
    n 1: an emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac
         massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for
         a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped
         breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and
         prevent death or brain damage due to lack of oxygen [syn:
         cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR, cardiac
         resuscitation, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, kiss of
         life]