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NKS Emergency Abbrev
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Do not resuscitate or do not attempt CPR; a medical order, indicating that no life-saving measure should be taken in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. | DNR or DNACPR |
| Advanced, cardiac life-support, a set of clinical interventions for urgent treatment of cardiac arrest, and other life-threatening conditions. | ACLS |
| Face, arms, speech, time-an acronym used to assess the symptoms of a stroke. | FAST |
| Automated external defibrillator, a device used to deliver a shock to the heart in case of cardiac arrest. | AED |
| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a life-saving procedure performed during cardiac arrest. | CPR |