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Show HELP IN CASE OF ACCIDENTS. Drowning, l. Loosen clothing, if any i. Empty lungs of water by laying body on IIs ? £ m ? c h A n d l i f t i n S it by the middle so that the head hangs down. Jerk the body * few times. 3. Pull tongue forward, using handkerchief,or pin with string, if necessary 4. Imitate motion of respiration by alternately compressing and expanding the lower ribs about twenty times a minute. Alternately raising and lowering the arms' from the sides up above the head will stimulate the action of the lungs. Let it be done gently but persistently. 5. Apply warmth and friction to extremities. 6. By holding tongue forward closmgthe nostrils and pressingthe"Adam's apple back (so as to close entrance tostom-acn), direct inflation can be tried. Take a deep breath and breathe it forcibly into the mouth of patient, compress the chest to expel the air and repeat the operation. 7. DON'T £ ^ S > c U ] a ?.e°Pl e . have been saved after HOURS of patient, vigorous effort. 8. When ; breathing begins take patient into a warm bed, give WARM drinks, or spirits in tea-spoonfuls, fresh air and quiet. Burns and Scalds. Cover with Cooking Soda and lay wet cloths over it. Whites of Eggs and Olive Oil. Olive or Linseed Oil plain, or mixed with Chalk or Whiting. Lightning. Dash cold water over person struck. • Su"strofcc- Loosen clothing. Get patient into shade, and apply ice-cold water to head. Mad Dog or Snake Bite. Tie cord tight above wound. Suck the wound and cauterize with caustic or white-hot iron at once, or cut out adjoining parts with a sharp knife. Venomous Insects' Stings, Etc. Apply weak Ammonia, Oil, Salt Water or Iodine. Fainting. Place flat on back; allow fresh air and sprinkle with water. Tests of Death. Hold mirror to mouth. If living moisture will gather. Push pin into flesh. If dead, the hole will remain, if alive it will close up. * Cinders in the Eye. Roll soft paper up like a lamp lighter and wet the tip to remove or use a medicine dropper to draw it ««• Rub the OTHER eye. |