mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

American  

[mouth-tuh-mouth] / 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

Example Sentences

“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

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

From Salon • Aug. 31, 2023

It used to be more complicated — you had to alternately press on the person’s chest and give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2023

I put him down on his back, tilted his head back, and began mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler