mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

[mouth-tuh-mouth]

noun

1. a method of artificial respiration in which a person rhythmically blows air into the victim's lungs, either directly, by placing the mouth over the patient's, or through a tube.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Some will suggest mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, while others will strive to recall episodes of medical television dramas that may or may not be relevant to your case.

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“She was responding to the chest compressions. She was responding to the mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in a positive way,” he said.

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She had blood on her mouth, possibly from giving him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

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You don't give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to a zombie.

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It's disturbing seeing footage of swimmers blacking out and being pulled out of the water by the safety divers, who sometimes have to revive them with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

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