Definition: A protocol used when a patient stops breathing or his heart stops beating. It can involve providing ventilation, administering fluids and medications in an IV, chest compressions, and/or electrical shocks.
Also Known As: Code Blue, CPR
Resuscitation
By Angela Morrow, RN, About.com
Updated: December 28, 2007
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by V.K. Gadi, MD
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