What Does CPR Mean?
see-pee-AR
IPA: /ˌsiːˌpiːˈɑr/
see
pee
AR
CPR is pronounced see-pee-AR
What does CPR stand for?
CPR stands for 'Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
How do you pronounce CPR?
CPR is pronounced "see-pee-AR". Syllables: see - pee - ar.
When is CPR used in medicine?
Cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, drowning, pulseless electrical activity. Standard of care until ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation) or decision to terminate.
Word Parts & Etymology
Greek rootcardio-heart
Latin rootpulmonaryrelating to the lungs
Common Misconceptions
High-quality CPR requires hard, fast compressions (≥2 inches depth, 100-120/min rate) with minimal interruptions. Inadequate depth is the most common error.
Clinical Context
Cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, drowning, pulseless electrical activity. Standard of care until ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation) or decision to terminate.
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