An apparatus for reanimation of a patient, comprising a plunger (3) which is driven by a drive means (1,2) to perform a compressive massage on the patients body, and a holding device for the drive means (1,2) and the plunger (3), wherein the holding device includes a vertically adjustable cross-member (31) on which the drive means (1,2) and the plunger (3) are mounted and which is supported on a reanimation board.
