What does CPR stand for?

Answer by  mamapuppy (241)

CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It means providing artificial breathing and a means of pumping blood temporarily for someone until a doctor can help them.

Answer by  dcin (169)

It stands for Cardio Pulmonary Resucitation. Cardio meaning heart and pulmonary refers to the lungs. The pumping action is meant to restore functioning to these organs thereby also restoring life.

Answer by  Turkwork (1150)

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. It is what is done when someone has stopped breathing because of some emergency situation. They may have fallen into water or had a heart attack or been the victim violence. It used to keep oxygen supplied to the brain until emergency efforts can be made to restore breathing.

Answer by  RRGKK (412)

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. It is used in an attempt to help the heart push blood out to the body when it is unable to do so on its own. Chest compressions are used with breaths to prolong life in a victim until paramedics can arrive.