a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

an emergency procedure that employs rhythmic compression of the heart (either through the chest wall or, during surgery, directly to the heart) in an attempt to maintain circulation during cardiac arrest

an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially

an emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brain damage due to lack of oxygen

an emergency procedure to help someone who is choking because food is lodged in the trachea

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques