mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

American  

[mauth-tuh-mauth] / ˈmaʊθ təˈmaʊθ /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

First recorded in 1960–65

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Example Sentences

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mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Jim tried to give her mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, Pauline said.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

He tried to revive Breeze by giving her mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when her body was brought outside, but it was too late.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2025

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

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2024

If your lungs grabbed up all the oxygen, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation wouldn't work.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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