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Definition of Artificial respiration
1. Noun. An emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially.
Generic synonyms: Emergency Procedure, Breathing, External Respiration, Respiration, Ventilation
Group relationships: Cardiac Resuscitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Cpr, Kiss Of Life, Mouth-to-mouth Resuscitation
Group relationships: Cardiac Resuscitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Cpr, Kiss Of Life, Mouth-to-mouth Resuscitation
Medical Definition of Artificial respiration
1. Application of mechanically or manually generated pressures, usually positive, to gas(es) in or about the airway as a means of producing gas exchange between the lungs and surrounding atmosphere. Synonym: artificial respiration. (05 Mar 2000)