mouth-to-mouth resuscitation meaning and definition

MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION noun

Definition of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (noun)

1. an emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brain damage due to lack of oxygen
   • synonyms: cardiac resuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR, kiss of life