Resuscitation is the process of restoring life and physiological function to a person who has suffered collapse or cardiac arrest. In clinical practice the term most commonly refers to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced cardiac life support for cardiac arrest. CPR consists of chest compressions and rescue breaths performed to maintain circulation to the brain … Read more
A procedure to restore blood flow to the tissues. Coronary artery bypass surgery is an example of a revascularisation procedure.
Rehabilitation is the process of restoring or improving a person’s physical, cognitive, and psychological function following illness, injury, or surgery, with the goal of enabling them to live as independently and fully as possible. In the context of cardiac care and recovery from cardiac arrest, rehabilitation encompasses multiple dimensions of recovery. Cardiac rehabilitation is a … Read more