Resus is a shortened term for resuscitation, which is the process of correcting physiological disorders in an acutely ill patient. It is an important part of intensive care medicine, anesthesiology, trauma surgery, and emergency medicine. Some examples of resuscitation techniques include:
- Fluid replacement: This is the medical practice of replenishing bodily fluid lost.
- Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation: This is artificial ventilation using exhaled air from the rescuer.
- Neonatal resuscitation: This is the process of reviving newborns who are not breathing or have a weak heartbeat.
- Pediatric advanced life support: This is an American Heart Association course that teaches healthcare providers how to resuscitate children who are experiencing respiratory or cardiac arrest.
In medical settings, the term "resus" may be used to refer to the resuscitation area, which is the highest intensity area within Accident and Emergency where injured or very ill patients are dealt with.
