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Research Paper | Nursing | Iraq | Volume 7 Issue 4, April 2018

Effectiveness of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Educational Program on Nurses Knowledge at Cardiac Care Unit and Emergency Department in Al Azizia General Hospital

Hussein A. Ubaid | Dr. Widad K. Mohammad

Abstract: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is the technique of chest compressions combined with rescue breathing. The purpose of the CPR is to temporarily preserve a circulation sufficient to maintain brain function until expert support reaches. Effective CPR is performed directly after cardiac arrest can increase a survival level to double or triple.

Keywords: CPR, CCU, Cardiac Arrest

Edition: Volume 7 Issue 4, April 2018,

Pages: 843 - 846