PoliticsJuly 13, 2026

resuscitation

/rɪˌsʌsɪˈteɪʃən/

Definition

The medical process of restoring consciousness or reviving a patient who is in a state of respiratory or cardiac collapse.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'resuscitare,' meaning to rouse or revive again, formed by combining 're-' (again) and 'suscitare' (to rouse). It entered English in the early 17th century to describe the act of restoring life or consciousness.

In the news

The article mentions that the newly opened Sunrise emergency department includes dedicated resuscitation rooms to treat patients requiring critical, life-saving intervention. It highlights the facility's readiness to manage severe medical emergencies as part of Broward Health's expansion.

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