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chest compression
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ˈtʃest kəmˌpreʃ.ən/ us /ˈtʃest kəmˌpreʃ.ən/
the act of pressing against the chest of a person whose heart has stopped in order to make it start working again:
The paramedic gave the patient 30 seconds of chest compressions.
When she could not find a pulse, she began chest compression.
If you see someone collapse, you should call 999 and then start chest compressions.
Do not begin the chest compressions until the blocked airway is cleared.
The police officer started chest compressions, with sweat pouring from his face.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Resuscitation
artificial respiration
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPR
Heimlich manoeuvre
kiss
mouth-to-mouth
resus
resuscitate
resuscitation
the kiss of lifeidiom
ventilate
ventilated
ventilation
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