Any method of artificial breathing that employs mechanical or non-mechanical means to force the air into and out of the lungs. Artificial respiration or ventilation is used in individuals who have stopped breathing or have RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY to increase their intake of oxygen (O2) and excretion of carbon dioxide (CO2).
    

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Benjamin Howard assisted by Sir E. Sieveking demonstrating artificial respiration on a supine figure at the Royal Humane Society. Wood engraving by T. Robinson, 1878, after C. Robinson.

A man and a boy with bare torso in a rowing boat grounded on a beach: the man is demonstrating artificial resuscitation on the boy. Photograph.

Artificial respiration of a man who has been rescued from drowning, electric shock or carbon monoxide poisoning. Colour lithograph by Jacob Jansma, 194-.

Demonstrations of the H. N. method of artificial respiration.

Pulmonary edema and inflammation : an analysis of processes involved in the formation and removal of pulmonary transudates and exudates / by Cecil K. Drinker.

M0009693: Sylvester method of artificial respiration: inspiration

Pask film no. 3.

Clinical use of the EMO inhaler.

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Demonstrations of the H. N. method of artificial respiration.

Pulmonary edema and inflammation : an analysis of processes involved in the formation and removal of pulmonary transudates and exudates / by Cecil K. Drinker.

M0009693: Sylvester method of artificial respiration: inspiration

Pask film no. 3.

Clinical use of the EMO inhaler.