The artificial substitution of heart and lung action as indicated for HEART ARREST resulting from electric shock, DROWNING, respiratory arrest, or other causes. The two major components of cardiopulmonary resuscitation are artificial ventilation (RESPIRATION, ARTIFICIAL) and closed-chest CARDIAC MASSAGE.

Synonyms: CPR, Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation, Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation, Resuscitations, Mouth-to-Mouth, Resuscitation, Mouth-to-Mouth, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Cardiac Life Support, Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitations, Life Support, Basic Cardiac, Resuscitation, Cardio-Pulmonary, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Resuscitation, Cardiopulmonary, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, Code Blue