resuscitator

[ ri-suhs-i-tey-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that resuscitates.
2. Medicine/Medical. a device used in the treatment of asphyxiation that, by forcing oxygen or a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide into the lungs, initiates respiration.

Word History and Origins

Origin of resuscitator¹

First recorded in 1840–50; resuscitate + -or ²

Example Sentences

"He has a direct injury to the head and bleeding, and we have no surgeries," said one of the medics treating him with a manual resuscitator as power was cut.

From Reuters

"He has a direct injury to the head and bleeding, and we have no surgeries," said one of the medics, who were treating him with a manual resuscitator as power had been cut.

From Reuters

She said she responded and saw Ms Letby using a resuscitator on the infant, who "did not look very well at all".

From BBC

"At the time, the hospital did not even have a resuscitator," says Jessika.

From BBC

The group did not do mouth-to-mouth but had rotated a resuscitator and oxygen mask to help the man breathe while doing chest compressions for 45 minutes.

From Seattle Times