pulmotor

/ˈpʌlmɔtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A portable mechanical device for artificial respiration, especially one that uses a piston or a bellows to force air into the lungs.

“The hospital used a pulmotor to revive the patient who had stopped breathing.”

2. noun

A machine for resuscitating a person who is not breathing.

“The doctor turned on the pulmotor to help the patient regain consciousness.”

Synonyms

  • resuscitator
  • ventilator

Antonyms

  • defibrillator