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kiss of life > noun, act
MeaningAn emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration. The first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing. Attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brain damage due to lack of oxygen.
Synonymscardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR, cardiac resuscitation, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
Partscardiac massage, heart massage; artificial respiration
Broaderemergency procedure; resuscitation

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