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National Institutes of Health
- The primary NIH organization for research on CPR is the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
CPR
Also called: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
If you were with someone who had a heart attack or almost drowned, would you know what to do? If you know how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), you could save a life. CPR is an emergency procedure for a person whose heart has stopped or is no longer breathing. It consists of
- Rescue breathing, to get oxygen to the lungs
- Chest compressions, to keep blood circulating
When blood flow or breathing stops, seconds count. Permanent brain damage or death can happen quickly. CPR can maintain circulation and breathing until emergency medical help arrives. You should not try CPR unless you have had training - if it is done incorrectly, it could harm someone. To keep your skills up, you should repeat the training every two years.
Start Here
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): First Aid(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Overviews
- JAMA Patient Page: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)(American Medical Association)
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Latest News
- Hands-Only Resuscitation OK for Cardiac Arrest(03/31/2008, HealthDay)
- New Method Boosts Cardiac Arrest Survival(03/11/2008, HealthDay)
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Specific Conditions
- New Concepts of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Lay Public(American Heart Association)
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Related Issues
- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)(American Heart Association)
- Cough CPR(American Heart Association)
- CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care FAQ(American Heart Association)
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End-of-Life Care: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)(American Academy of Family Physicians)
Also available in Spanish
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Learn CPR You Can Do It!(University of Washington, School of Medicine)
Also available in Spanish
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Videos
- Adult CPR Video Demonstration(University of Washington, School of Medicine) - Requires Flash Player
- Child CPR Video Demonstration(University of Washington, School of Medicine) - Requires Flash Player
- Infant CPR Video Demonstration(University of Washington, School of Medicine) - Requires Flash Player
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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Research
- American Heart Association 2005 Guidelines for CPR and ECC(American Heart Association)
- Hands-Only CPR Simplifies Saving Lives for Bystanders(American Heart Association)
- Unified National Effort Needed to Save Lives by Increasing Use of CPR(American Heart Association)
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Home use of automated external defibrillators for sudden cardiac arrest.
- Article: Left ventricular systolic function and outcome after in-hospital cardiac arrest.
- Article: Minimally interrupted cardiac resuscitation by emergency medical services for out-of-hospital...
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Directories
- Prepare for Emergencies with American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Courses(American Red Cross)
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Organizations
- American Heart Association
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American Red Cross
Also available in Spanish
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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Statistics
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Statistics(American Heart Association)
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Children
- CPR(Nemours Foundation)
- CPR: A Real Lifesaver(Nemours Foundation)
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