Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
resus
Verb
/ˈrɛsəs/
Definition
The act of resuscitating someone or something, typically referring to restoring consciousness or life.
Examples
- The paramedics performed resus on the patient until he was stable.
- During CPR training, we learned various techniques for effective resus.
- Immediate resus can increase the chances of survival in cardiac arrest cases.
Meaning
Resus is often used in the context of medical emergencies where quick actions are taken to revive an individual who is not breathing or has no pulse.
Synonyms
- Revive
- Restore
- Reanimate
- Resurrect
