CPR vocab

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American Red Cross recommendations for assessing a situation and care steps.

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Check Call Care

Front

State of not responding.

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Unresponsive

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Pertaining to both heart and lungs.

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Cardiopulmonary

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Manual chest compressions and ventilations for cardiac arrest patients to maintain viability until help arrives.

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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Applying force.

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Compression

Front

Breathing into another's lungs to supply oxygen for life preservation.

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Rescue Breaths

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Equipment to protect from bacteria and infection.

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P.P.E.

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Medical device that analyzes heart rhythm and can deliver a shock to restore it.

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A.E.D.

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Position to keep airway open and allow fluids to drain without blocking breathing.

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Recovery Position

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A law that exempts from liability for aiding others.

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Good Samaritan Laws