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Synonyms

artificial respiration

American

noun

the stimulation of natural respiratory functions in persons whose breathing has failed or in newborn infants by artificially forcing air into and out of the lungs.

artificial respiration British

noun

any of various methods of restarting breathing after it has stopped, by manual rhythmic pressure on the chest, mouth-to-mouth breathing, etc
any method of maintaining respiration artificially, as by use of an iron lung

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Etymology

Origin of artificial respiration

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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There is no treatment; doctors can offer only supportive care, such as hydration, artificial respiration or dialysis.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Dr Abu Saada said the babies needed intensive care, life support equipment and artificial respiration.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2023

He was unconscious for nearly 30 minutes before a doctor revived him through artificial respiration, according to his 2016 autobiography, “A Great Honor.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2020

Soon, the five — who were between a day and a month old — were taken to the intensive-care unit, where the three gravest cases were put on artificial respiration machines.

From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2020

How to control hemorrhage and do artificial respiration will be described in the chapter on emergencies.

From How to Care for the Insane A Manual for Nurses by Granger, William D.

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