Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the restoration of spontaneous circulation and breathing and is used in cases of cardiopulmonary arrest, defined as sudden cessation of spontaneous and effective respiration and heartbeat. Performing the “A-B-C-Ds” of resuscitation might help save your foal’s life while waiting for the veterinarian.
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