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Artificial respiration

Artificial respiration is a technique for providing air for a person who is not breathing on their own but whose heart is still beating. The provider breathes into the other person's lungs, preferably with the assistance of a barrier device.

Artificial respiration is part of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) but is also performed separately, especially in near-drowning and similar situations. Artificial respiration is an essential skill in first aid.

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See mechanical ventilation for a detailed discussion from the medical perspective.

See also cardiopulmonary resuscitation and medical emergency

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