cardiac resuscitation meaning and definition

CARDIAC RESUSCITATION noun

Definition of cardiac resuscitation (noun)

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
   • synonyms: cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR, kiss of life, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation