Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
resuscitate-a-patient
verb
/rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt ə ˈpeɪʃənt/
Definition
To revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death; to bring back to consciousness or life.
Examples
- The paramedics quickly worked to resuscitate the patient after he collapsed.
- Training in CPR can help resuscitate a patient in emergency situations.
- Doctors resuscitated the patient after several minutes of cardiac arrest.
Meaning
In a medical context, resuscitating a patient typically involves performing actions or procedures to restore their breathing or circulation after they have stopped.
Synonyms
- revive
- restore
- reactivate
- bring back
