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Title
Decision about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Leaflet / Website
Decision about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Author
Resuscitation Council (UK)
Description
Cardiopulmonary arrest means that both the heart and breathing has stopped. CPR stands for CardioPulmonary Resuscitation and is an emergency treatment that may restart the heart and breathing. This leaflet outlines what CPR is and the consent process for allowing this to be administered.
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Date of production
October 2022
Reference number
EKH022