artificial respiration

noun

Pronunciation: ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl ˌrɛspəˈreɪʃən

Definition

Manual assistance to help a person breathe when their natural breathing has stopped.

Examples

• The first-aid course taught us how to perform artificial respiration correctly.

• Paramedics continued artificial respiration until the patient reached the hospital.

• Knowing how to provide artificial respiration can save a life in an emergency.

Synonyms of artificial respiration

Words with a similar meaning to artificial respiration:

• rescue breathing
• mouth-to-mouth
• ventilation
• mechanical ventilation

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