It could trigger a revival (4,2,4)

I believe the answer is:

kiss of life

(Other definitions for kiss of life that I've seen before include "Emergency resuscitation" , "first-aid" , "Artificial respiration" , "Act of resuscitation" , "First aid treatment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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