# resuscitation

/ɹɪˌsəsɪˈteɪʃən/ (US) · /ɹɪsˌʌsɪtˈeɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/resuscitation
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

the process of bringing someone back to life after they have stopped breathing or their heart has stopped. It is usually done by a doctor or a trained nurse.

For teachers: the restoration of life or consciousness to a person who has suffered cardiac arrest or respiratory failure. Often refers to the medical procedure involving artificial ventilation and chest compressions.

## Examples

- The doctor performed emergency resuscitation on the patient.
- After the accident, the paramedics arrived quickly and began resuscitation to stabilize the victim's breathing.
- Advances in medical technology have significantly improved the success rates of resuscitation, allowing many patients to recover fully from what were once considered fatal conditions.

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