What is CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)?
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is pushing down on a person's chest and breathing into their mouth. It's used in emergencies when someone's heart stops beating or when a person isn't breathing normally. The person may be gasping for breath or may not be breathing at all.
CPR works to move blood to the person's brain to help prevent brain damage. CPR can help keep someone alive until a health professional arrives.
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