act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness; "although he was apparently drowned, resuscitation was accomplished by artificial respiration"
The cessation of breathing or normal cardiac function that would otherwise lead to certain death can be countered in a growing variety of ways: mechanical, surgical, pharmaceutical, etc. [See Case Studies related to Resuscitation
To re-establish heart or lung action after apparent death resulting from cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, electric shock, drowning and other causes. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation includes both artificial (electrical) respiration and heart massage as a lifesaving technique.
Process of reviving a patient from unconsciousness and restoring vital functions such as breathing
Life saving after drowning
Revival of breathing or heartbeat after cessation or apparent death.
Actions to restore breathing and circulation.
Procedures for the restoration of heart rhythm and maintenance of blood flow and breathing following cardiac or respiratory arrest. See also advance cardiac life support and basic life support.