Medical Subject Headings (MeSH): Resuscitation

Resuscitation in healthcare refers to the emergency medical procedures used to restart the heart and breathing of individuals who have suffered cardiac arrest or respiratory failure. Some common forms of resuscitation in healthcare include:

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): a lifesaving technique that involves manual compressions and breaths to maintain blood flow and oxygenation in individuals who have suffered cardiac arrest

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): a set of protocols and procedures for advanced life support, including the use of medications, defibrillation, and airway management, to treat cardiac arrest and other life-threatening conditions

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): portable devices that can be used to deliver a shock to the heart, restoring a normal heart rhythm in individuals who have suffered cardiac arrest

Mechanical CPR devices: machines that can assist with manual compressions, helping to maintain blood flow and oxygenation in individuals who have suffered cardiac arrest

Resuscitation is a critical component of emergency medical care, and it plays a crucial role in saving lives and improving outcomes in individuals who have suffered cardiac arrest or respiratory failure. Healthcare providers, including emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, and physicians, are trained in resuscitation techniques, and they use these techniques to help individuals in need and provide lifesaving care.