Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Other names: CPR

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Description:

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is a lifesaving emergency procedure used when someone has stopped breathing or has no pulse, such as during an opioid overdose. If the person has no pulse, begin chest compressions right away—push hard and fast in the center of the chest at a rate of 100–120 per minute. If the person has a pulse but is not breathing, provide rescue breaths (one breath every 5–6 seconds for adults) to keep oxygen flowing. Naloxone (Narcan) should be given as soon as possible, but CPR must be continued until the person starts breathing on their own or emergency medical help arrives.

Treatment For:

Opiod Overdose

AI generated Summary: Based on the provided information, there are no reviews available for the effectiveness of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in treating Opioid Overdose. The author has not provided any review or rating for this treatment. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the effectiveness of CPR for Opioid Overdose based on the given data.

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Dr. Curbside

September 29, 2025

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While naloxone (Narcan) reverses the effects of opioids, CPR is what keeps the body alive until the medication takes effect. Chest compressions maintain blood flow if the heart has stopped, and rescue breaths provide oxygen if the person is not breathing. Together, these measures bridge the gap and sustain life until naloxone can fully restore normal breathing and circulation.

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