cessation of breathing; respiratory arrest
Medical term for the stopping of breathing; used in clinical and emergency contexts.
In CPR, checking for cessation of breathing is the first step.
Respiratory arrest due to drowning requires prompt action.
心停止 is cardiac arrest, while 呼吸停止 is specifically the cessation of breathing.
無呼吸 is apnea (temporary cessation of breathing), often used in sleep apnea contexts; 呼吸停止 is a broader term for respiratory arrest.
Compound of 呼吸 (breathing) and 停止 (cessation, stoppage).