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Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation: This technique involves blowing air into the person's
mouth to inflate the lungs, followed by chest compressions to circulate the
oxygenated blood.
Mechanical Ventilation: This technique involves the use of a machine to deliver air to
the patient's lungs. The machine can be set to deliver a certain volume or pressure of
air, and can be used for prolonged periods of time.
Artificial respiration has been used in various forms for centuries, with early methods
involving blowing smoke or air into a person's mouth or using bellows to inflate the
lungs. However, the modern technique of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation was first
described by Dr. George Crile in 1903, and later popularized by Dr. James Elam in the
1950s.
The duration of artificial respiration depends on the patient's condition and the
technique being used. In some cases, a few minutes of chest compressions or
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation may be enough to revive the patient, while in other
cases, mechanical ventilation may be required for extended periods of time. It is
important to continue artificial respiration until emergency medical services arrive or
the patient shows signs of breathing and circulation.