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Plural
resuscitations
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the act of recovering someone to a state of consciousness or life
- The paramedics performed CPR and used a defibrillator during the resuscitation attempt to revive the heart attack victim.
- After being pulled from the water, the drowning victim required immediate resuscitation to restore breathing and circulation.
- The doctor's quick response and resuscitation efforts saved the patient's life after a severe allergic reaction caused respiratory failure.
- Training in basic life support and resuscitation techniques can equip bystanders to help save lives in emergency situations.
- The resuscitation team was on standby during the high-risk surgery, ready to act if the patient's heart stopped beating.