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lesson 5 CPR
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| first aid | the care first given to an ill or injured person until regular medical care can be provided |
| rescue breathing | a substitute for normal breathing in which someone forces air into the victim's lungs |
| cardiopulmonary resuscitation | a rescue measure that attempts to restore heartbeat & breathing |
| abdominal thrusts | quick upward pulls into the diaphragm to force out the object blocking the airway |