Artificial respiration
Artificial Respiration
Artificial respiration (pronounced: /ɑːrˈtɪfɪʃəl rɛspəˈreɪʃən/) is a procedure that aids or stimulates breathing in a person who is unable to breathe on their own.
Etymology
The term "artificial respiration" is derived from the Latin words "artificium" meaning "craft" or "skill", and "respiratio" meaning "breathing".
Definition
Artificial respiration is a method of forcing air into the lungs in an attempt to restore breathing. This procedure is performed when a person's breathing has stopped or is insufficient. It is a critical component of CPR.
Methods
There are several methods of artificial respiration, including:
- Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation: This is the most common method, where one person forces air into the lungs of another by blowing into their mouth.
- Bag valve mask: This is a device used to deliver breaths to a person who is not breathing or is not breathing adequately.
- Mechanical ventilation: This is a method of artificial respiration where a machine, known as a ventilator, assists or replaces spontaneous breathing.
Related Terms
- Resuscitation: The act of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death.
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): A lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including a heart attack or near drowning, in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
- Ventilator: A machine designed to provide mechanical ventilation by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Artificial respiration
- Wikipedia's article - Artificial respiration
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