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artificial respiration

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an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially

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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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