Resuscitate
Resuscitate
Resuscitate (pronunciation: /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/) is a medical term that refers to the act of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death. The term is derived from the Latin word 'resuscitare', which means 'to revive' or 'to raise again'.
Etymology
The term 'resuscitate' is derived from the Latin 'resuscitare', which is a combination of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'suscitare' meaning 'to raise or revive'. This term has been used in the medical field since the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): A lifesaving technique used in emergencies when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
- Defibrillation: A treatment for life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias and ventricular fibrillation.
- Life support: Techniques and equipment used to maintain life after the failure of one or more vital organs.
- Emergency medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of unforeseen illness or injury.
- Intensive care medicine: A branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and management of life-threatening conditions requiring sophisticated organ support and invasive monitoring.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Resuscitate
- Wikipedia's article - Resuscitate
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