chest rubs

A form of chest rub — A form of applying pain to the sternum of the patient wherein the responder applies strong pressure with the knuckles in an attempt to establish the patient's level of consciousness.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of chest rub
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APA

chest rubs. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chest%20rubs

MLA

“chest rubs.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chest%20rubs. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “chest rubs,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chest%20rubs.

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