C2nounformalhealth
US/rɪˌsʌs.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK/rɪˌsʌs.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
the act of making someone breathe again after their heart or breathing has stopped
In context
Paramedics tried resuscitation for twenty minutes before the man began breathing again.
All lifeguards at the beach must be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Despite attempts at resuscitation, the patient could not be saved.
Words that go with resuscitation
adjective + noun
- cardiopulmonary resuscitationCardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, can double a person's chance of survival.
- successful resuscitationFast action is the key to successful resuscitation.
noun + noun
- mouth-to-mouth resuscitationA passer-by gave the boy mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
- resuscitation attemptsResuscitation attempts continued until the ambulance arrived.
- resuscitation equipmentEvery gym should keep basic resuscitation equipment.