1. a device used to restore breathing or consciousness to someone who has stopped breathing
Usage: medical
2. a person who performs resuscitation on someone

Examples

• The paramedic quickly attached the resuscitator to help the patient breathe.
• Every ambulance carries a portable resuscitator for emergency situations.
• The lifeguard acted as a resuscitator when the swimmer nearly drowned.
• Hospital staff trained extensively on using the new resuscitator equipment.
• The resuscitator worked tirelessly to revive the accident victim.
• Manual resuscitators are essential tools in emergency medical care.