The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-07-24
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DROWNED. The Annapolis Gazette saws
An orphan lad named lluBBApD was drowned
while bathing off Jeilrey's Point on Sunday
last. The body vas soon recovered and.
before physician could arrive, it having
received the usual barnarous rolling upon
4 barrel, all efforts at rcslscitatlon failed.
This well meant, but highly absurd idea,
is generally the first expcGicnt resoitel to ii,
| the endeavor to reshsctate drowned bodies
it is fatal error. 1t is scarcely possible to
recall life after the body has been thus rough
| y handled. TO DC flung across barrel, face
downwar.ls, and rolled about in that position
! would seriously injnre person in full life
and health. How fatal must such usage bo
to body almost without life. and with the
delicate lungs filled with water instead of air.
There is little doubt that this absurd practice
has prevented the resuscitatinn of thousands;
Of persons apparently drowned.
We suhjoin the Instructions Of the late DR..
Marshall Hall, for the restoration Of pelsou5
apparently drowned:
l. Treat the patient instantly. on the spot,
in the open air, exposing the face and chest
to the breeze, except in severe weather.
2. 10 clear The 1hroat.--Place the patient
gently on the face, with one wrist under the
forchead--all fluids and the tongue itself then
fall forwards, leaving the entrance into the
windpipe free. II there be breathing wait
and watch !: it not or if it fail
3. To crcitc Respiration. the pat lent
well and instantly on his side and excite tho
nostrils with snuff, or the throao with fcaI-
cr, &c, and dash cold water on the face,
previously rubbed warm. If there be no
success, lose not a moment but instantly
a. 10 initiate Respiration. Replace the
patient on his face, Iaising and supporting the
chest well on a folded coat or other article OF
dress. Turn the body very gently on the side
and lit'le beyond, and then briskly on the
lace, alternately repeating these measures de-
llberatcly efficiently and perscvcringly, fifteen
iines III the minute, oCcasionly varying tho
side lHhcn the patient repoSes on the chest
this cavity is compressed by the weight of the
body, and respiration takes place; when he
Is turned OH the side this pressure is removed.
and inspiration occurs.) When the prone
position is resumed, make cquable, but
efficient pressure, with brisk movement,
along the back Of the chest, removing it i'm
mcdlatcly before rotation on Che side. (Thc
tlrst measure aue,ntnts the expiration, the
second Commences inspiratioh.) The result
Is respiration and il not too late, life.
5. TO induce Circulation and Wmmh.-
Meantime rub the limbs upwards with firm,
grasplng pressure, and with energy, using
handkerchief, &c. BY this measure the
blood is propelled along the veins towards;
the heart. Let the limbs be TINS warmed
and then dried, and then clothed, The by
ISLANDERS supplying the requisite garments. -
Avoid the continuous VAIN bath, and tho
position on. or inclined to the back This
treatment is to be pcrSevered in ,or tiice or
four hours, as it is the erroneous opinion that
persons are irrecovGrablc because life does not
soon make its appearance. Gases hare CONC
| under the notice Of the Royal Humane Society
of successful result even after five hours.