Central
In the context of a central line refers to a line positioned with the tip lying in one of the large veins close to the heart – known as central veins.
Treatment
Cardioversion
A technique of applying an electrical shock to the chest to convert an abnormal heartbeat to a normal rhythm.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation [CPR]
An emergency measure that can maintain a person’s breathing and heartbeat. The person who performs CPR actually helps the patient’s circulatory system by breathing into the patient’s mouth to give them oxygen and by giving chest compressions to circulate the patient’s blood. Hands-only CPR involves only chest compressions