Chest Compression

Chest compression may refer to:

  • The prevention of the expansion of the chest, see Compressive asphyxia
  • A technique used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation or for the treatment of choking

Famous quotes containing the words chest and/or compression:

    “Gratitude is a fickle thing, indeed. A person taking aim presses the weapon to his chest and cheek, but when he hits, he discards it with indifference.”
    —Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)

    “The triumphs of peace have been in some proximity to war. Whilst the hand was still familiar with the sword-hilt, whilst the habits of the camp were still visible in the port and complexion of the gentleman, his intellectual power culminated; the compression and tension of these stern conditions is a training for the finest and softest arts, and can rarely be compensated in tranquil times, except by some analogous vigor drawn from occupations as hardy as war.”
    —Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)