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chest compression
chest compression n the application of pressure to the chest to prevent it from expanding, used in cardiopulmonary resuscitation EncyclopediaSeechestchest compression
chest compression Abbreviation: CC
Forcible depression of the thorax during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This technique is used to circulate the blood of a patient whose heart is no longer beating effectively enough to sustain life. Patient careEffective chest compressions in an adult should depress the sternum by 1.5–2 in (4–5 cm). In a child or infant, the sternum should be depressed by the rescuer to a depth of about 1/2 to 1/3 the depth of the chest. See also: compressionFinancialSeeCC |