mouth-to-mouth
mouth-to-mouth
Definition
☆ mouth·-to-mouth (mo̵ut̸h′tə mo̵ut̸h′)
adjective
designating a method of resuscitation in which the rescuer breathes directly into the mouth and lungs of a person who has stopped breathing
mouth-to-mouth
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- resuscitation: The victim was given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation at the scene.
- contact: It has also been found in some infected people's saliva, so mouth-to-mouth contact, such as kissing, may spread the bacteria.
- ventilation: If you are sure there is no pulse you need to restore one by giving chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth ventilation in combination.
Used with adjective complement
- give: Three fingers and cover the mouth and nose to give mouth-to-mouth were all I could remember.
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