Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Life-saving technique combining chest compressions and rescue breaths to restore circulation during cardiac arrest.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is recommended for patients with specific symptoms, abnormal test results, or as part of a planned treatment pathway. Your Emergency Medicine / Critical Care specialist will evaluate your suitability.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is typically performed with None. The anaesthesia team will review your health history and allergies before the procedure.

The typical duration is noted in the quick stats above. This may vary depending on complexity and individual patient factors.

Risks include minor discomfort, bruising, rare infection, and in some cases incomplete results requiring repeat testing. Serious complications are uncommon but are discussed at consent.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) has a documented success rate of 30% (out-of-hospital) at accredited centres. Individual outcomes depend on the underlying condition, patient health, and care team expertise.