Artificial respiration

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Contents 1 Broader Terms 2 Narrower Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Broader Terms

respiratory therapy

Narrower Terms

positive pressure breathing

Related Terms

cardiopulmonary resuscitation, resuscitation

Scope Note

any method of artifical breathing that employs mechanical or non-mechanical means to force the air into and out of the lungs; artificial respiration or ventilation is used in individuals who have stopped breathing or have respiratory insufficiency to increase their intake of oxygen and excretion of carbon dioxide.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Artificial respiration is an essential part of any basic first aid curriculum.
• Artificial respiration is normally no longer necessary]Nicolai T, Roos R.
• In such cases only mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration is indicated.
• Three "incidents" where artificial respiration is required then follow.
• Artificial respiration is a lifesaving method used to restore breathing to a person whose breathing has stopped.

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