CPR

CPR, or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation was a medical technique. A provider of CPR used chest compressions and rescue breathing to continue blood flow, which provided oxygen to body tissues even if the heart and lungs had stopped, allowing for advanced medical treatment or healing.

Martha Jones performed CPR to revive the Tenth Doctor from hypervolemic shock when the Plasmavore drank his blood. (TV: Smith and Jones)

Amy Pond used CPR to revive Rory Williams when she released him from the care of a Siren after he nearly drowned. (TV: The Curse of the Black Spot)