CPR TERMS

3. (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) – A life-saving procedure used when someone's heart stops beating.
6. Check – The process of checking for a pulse to confirm if the heart is still beating.
8. Breathing – Abnormal, ineffective breathing often seen during cardiac arrest.
12. Fibrillation – A chaotic, irregular heart rhythm that can cause cardiac arrest and may be corrected with defibrillation.
13. Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – A set of clinical interventions used for patients in cardiac arrest or severe arrhythmias, usually performed by healthcare professionals.
14. Ratio – The recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths (e.g., 30:2).
15. – Abnormally slow heart rate, which may require CPR if it leads to cardiac arrest.
19. Arrest – A sudden stop of the heart's pumping action, requiring CPR to restore circulation.
20. Maneuver – A first aid procedure used to treat upper airway obstructions (choking).
21. Breathing Mask – A device used to deliver breaths to a person during CPR while protecting both the rescuer and the victim.
22. Breathing – The act of monitoring a person's breathing after CPR has been administered, especially in cases of partial recovery.
23. Rescuer – A non-medical person who performs CPR or other emergency procedures.

1. Depth – The depth of chest compressions; usually about 2 inches (5 cm) in adults.
2. – A state in which a person does not respond to external stimuli, often indicating a need for CPR.
3. – A blockage in the airway that can require CPR if the person becomes unconscious.
4. CPR – CPR provided by someone who is present at the scene, but is not a medical professional.
5. Breathing – Giving breaths to someone who isn't breathing on their own.
7. – A technique for giving rescue breaths, typically used when no mask is available.
8. – The passage through which air flows into the lungs; ensuring it's clear is crucial during CPR.
9. (Automated External Defibrillator) – A portable device used to shock the heart back into a normal rhythm.
10. – The process of delivering an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm.
11. – Abnormally fast heart rate; can sometimes be corrected with defibrillation.
16. – Refers to both the heart (cardio) and the lungs (pulmonary); CPR addresses both.
17. Position – A side-lying position used to keep the airway open in an unresponsive person who is breathing.
18. Compressions – The act of pressing down on the chest to maintain blood circulation during CPR.