Elustamise

Elustamise is an Estonian term referring to the act or process of reviving, revitalizing, or restoring life, energy, or function to a person, system, or object. The base noun elustamine covers both medical and figurative uses, including resuscitation, cultural revival, or economic revitalization.

Etymology and usage notes: Elustamine is formed from the verb elustada, meaning to revive or enliven, with the noun-forming suffix -mise. The word is used across medical, cultural, and policy contexts to describe efforts to restore vitality or practical functionality after decline, damage, or crisis.

Medical usage: In healthcare, elustamine specifically denotes resuscitation, including basic and advanced life-support procedures aimed at restoring circulation and breathing after cardiac or respiratory arrest. The term appears in clinical guidelines, emergency protocols, and hospital documentation to describe life-preserving interventions and related ethical considerations.

Non-medical usage: Beyond medicine, elustamine is used to describe revival efforts in culture, economy, technology, or community life. Examples include programs to revive traditional crafts, policies to stimulate regional economies, or initiatives to reanimate urban spaces. In these contexts, elustamise conveys the goal of restoring activity, interest, or viability to a subject that has slowed or declined.

See also: elustama, elustamine. The concept is common in Estonian discourse and appears in education, healthcare, journalism, and public policy as a concise way to reference revival or resuscitation efforts.