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| Definition: | [n] an emergency procedure that employs rhythmic compression of the heart (either through the chest wall or (during surgery) directly to the heart) in an attempt to maintain circulation during cardiac arrest | ||
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| Synonyms: | cardiac massage | ||
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| See Also: | cardiac resuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR, emergency procedure, kiss of life, massage, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation | ||
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