Word
CPR
Phoneticscpr
Definitions
01medical emergency procedure
n. Stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. You use this emergency medical skill to help someone whose heart has stopped or who cannot breathe.
n. Abbreviation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. An emergency procedure consisting of chest compressions and rescue breaths to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken.
“The lifeguard performed CPR on the swimmer until the ambulance arrived.”
“Bystanders who are trained in CPR can significantly increase the survival rate of cardiac arrest victims by maintaining blood flow to the brain.”
Synonyms
02legal rules
n. Stands for Civil Procedure Rules. These are the rules used by courts in England and Wales to handle civil cases fairly.
n. Abbreviation for Civil Procedure Rules. The code of rules used by the Court of Appeal, High Court, and County Courts in civil cases in England and Wales.
“The lawyer checked the CPR to make sure the documents were filed correctly.”
“Under the CPR, the court must seek to give effect to the overriding objective of dealing with cases justly and at proportionate cost.”
British English · Technical
Usage
Usually used with the definite article 'the CPR'.
Real-World Examples
“The 31-year-old, from Rutherglen in South Lanarkshire, received CPR but doctors were unable to resuscitate her.” “Officers and members of the public went in after him and pulled him from the water, police said, and officers immediately started CPR.” “Eventually, others helped to move him and a doctor on board began CPR.” Domain
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