artificial respiration

Noun

Meaning

an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

mouth-to-mouth resuscitation kiss of life recovery rescue revival respiration awakening resuscitation insufflation cardiopulmonary resuscitation revitalization mouth-to-mouth emergency procedure cardiac resuscitation cardiac massage
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Antonyms

normal respiration normal breathing easy respiration good breathing free breathing unlabored breathing
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Hypernyms

breathing ventilation respiration external respiration emergency procedure

Examples

This includes the provision of both artificial respiration and chest compressions to someone who is not breathing and has no pulse, and the consideration of cervical spine injuries when ensuring an open airway. Source: Internet

He was briefly revived by artificial respiration and spoke to those around him, but lost consciousness shortly afterward and died on March 28 at the age of 65. Racism Thorpe, whose parents were both half Caucasian, was raised as an American Indian. Source: Internet

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