heart massages
Manual cardiac revival
Heart massages are manual compressions of the chest to restore or maintain blood circulation when the heart has stopped or is failing.
The technique involves rhythmic pressing on the sternum to pump blood through the body: She performed heart massages until the paramedics arrived.
Also called cardiac massage or chest compressions.
- compressionsActs of pressing together
- chest compressionsRhythmic pressure on sternum
- ventricularOf heart's lower chambers
- rhythmicHaving regular tempo
- lifesavingPreserving human existence
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