resuscitate

Example Sentences

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He was quickly resuscitated and the subsequent operation went well, but the patient never recovered proper consciousness and died 17 days later.

From BBC

Ginn had a “do not resuscitate” order, and the hospital declined to take his body, according to the lawsuit and subsequent investigation.

From Seattle Times

Experts still recommend administering naloxone, saying there is no downside to attempting to resuscitate someone who is experiencing a suspected overdose.

From Washington Times

Proponents expect dam removal to help resuscitate a beleaguered river where dams have blocked migratory fish and warm reservoir waters have spurred toxic algae growth and fed deadly fish parasites.

From Salon

Finally, they roll an unresponsive and shirtless Otieno over onto his side, but wait more than a minute and a half to begin trying to resuscitate him by pumping his chest.

From Washington Post