cardiopulmonary
Adjective
Meaning
of or pertaining to or affecting both the heart and the lungs and their functions
Source: WordNetSynonyms
Phrases with the word
Examples
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Cardiovascular & pulmonary physiotherapy Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation respiratory practitioners and physical therapists offer therapy for a wide variety of cardiopulmonary disorders or pre and post cardiac or pulmonary surgery.
Bogart's father, Belmont, was a cardiopulmonary surgeon.
For example, coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) and cardiopulmonary bypass are both surgical procedures performed by surgeons, not cardiologists.
If a person is in a rhythm not convertible by a defibrillator, then cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or more advanced care should be started.
A do-not-resuscitate order is a legal form instructing providers that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other measures should not be performed in the event that the patient’s heartbeat stops.