Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-09-30
SrsAN T. Willis.
DIRECTIONS FOR RESTORING PER.

F DlRlO HUNS fOK RES IORING PER-
SONS APPARENTLY DROWNED
Issued by the National Ifc-Boa Institution Of England
l. Treat the patient instantly. on the spot,
in the open air-exposing the face aud chest
to the breeze, except in severe weather.
2 10 Clear the Throat-Paco the patient
gently lace downwards. with one rist under
the forehead in which position all fluids will
escape by the mouth, and the tongue itself
fall forward, leaving the entrance into the
wiud-pipe free. Assist this operation by
wiping and cleansing the mouth If there
be breathing, wait and watch if not, or if it
fails. then,
3. 10 Ercite Respiration Turn the pa
tient well and instantly on the side, and
/. Excite the nostrils with snuff, harts-
horn, volatile salts, or the throat with a
feather, &c, and dash cold water on the face
previously rubbed warm. If there be no
success, lose not an instant but begin
5. To Initiate spiration-Rcplace the pa
tient on the face, raising and supporting the
chest well on folded coat or other article of
dress
6. Turn the body very gently on the side
and little beyond, and then briskly on the
face, alternately, repeating these motions de-
liberatoly, efficiently and persevcringly, about
fifteen times in the minute, or every four sec
on]s, occasionally varying the side.
7. On each occasion that the body is re-
placed on the face make uniform but efficient
pressure, with brisk movement on the back
between and below the shoulder blades on
each side, removing the pressure Immediately
before turning the body on the side. The
result is respiration OF natural breathing, and,
if not too late, life
g. Afcr respiration has been restored, pro-
mote the warmth of the body by the applica-
ton of hot hannels. bottles or baddors of
warm water, heated bricks, &c. to the pit OF
the stomach. the arm pits, between the thighs,
and to the solcs Of the feet.
Q. TO Induce Circulation and Warmth
During the whole time do not cease to rub |
the limbs upwards, with firm, grasping pres
sure, and with energy, using handcrchicfs,
hannos, &c.
10. Let the limbs be thus warmed and
dried, and then clothed, the bystanders fur
nshing the requisite garments.
Cautions
l. Send quickly for medical assistance and
dry clothing.
p Avoid all rough usage and turning the
body on the back.
81 Under no circumstances hold up the
body by the feet;
4. Nor roll the body on casks
5. Nor rub the body with salts or spirits
6. Nor inject tobacco smoke or efusion Of
tobacco.
Z. Avoid the continuous warm bath
8. BE particularly careful to prevent per-
sons crowding around the body.
General Observations On the restoration
Of life, tcaspoonful of warm water should
be given, and then, If the power Of swallow
ins has returned, small quantities of wine,
or brandy and water, or coffee The patient
should be kept in bed, and disposition to
sleep encouraged.
The treatment recommended should be
persisted in for some time, as it is an erro-
neous opinion that persons are irrecovable
because life does not soon make its appear
lnce, cases having been successfully treated
after porseyering several hours.
Study carefully the above rules and lay
hem by for future reference, and some person
nay have occasion to thank you for preserving
lis life by your observing them.