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Definition of Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
1. Noun. An emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brain damage due to lack of oxygen.
Exact synonyms: Cardiac Resuscitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Cpr, Kiss Of Life
Generic synonyms: Emergency Procedure, Resuscitation
Terms within: Cardiac Massage, Heart Massage, Artificial Respiration
Generic synonyms: Emergency Procedure, Resuscitation
Terms within: Cardiac Massage, Heart Massage, Artificial Respiration
Definition of Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
1. Noun. A first aid technique to return an unconscious person's respiration by pressing the rescuer's mouth against the mouth of the patient and blowing air into his/her lungs. ¹
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Medical Definition of Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
1. Mouth-to-mouth respiration employed as part of emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (05 Mar 2000)