A 34-year-old member asked:
Can docs please explain are cpr and chest compressions done for the same reason?
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Dr. Michael Gaboranswered
Diagnostic Radiology 34 years experience
CPR: Chest compressions are a component of CPR. For a good explanation check out:
http://www.emergencymedicaled.com/213CPR%20InDepth.htm
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Last updated Jul 9, 2014
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