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Vocabulary Entry
cpr
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A medical procedure used to restore breathing and circulation in a person who has stopped breathing or whose heart has stopped beating.
Example Sentences
"The lifeguard performed CPR on the swimmer who had nearly drowned."
"Learning CPR can be a lifesaving skill in emergencies."
"They practiced CPR techniques during the first aid class."
V
verb
To perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Example Sentences
"If someone collapses, you should call for help and immediately CPR until paramedics arrive."
"The nurse was trained to CPR confidently during emergencies."
"He knew how to CPR effectively, which saved the patient's life."