The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1860-05-22
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/. Treat the patient instantly, Oh The spot,
ip the open air-exposing the face aud chest
to the breeze, except in severe weather.
2. TO Clear tie Throat Place the patient
gently face dowuwards, witt one wrist under
the forehead, in which position all fluids will
| escape by the mouth and the tongue itself
will fall forwards, leaving the entrance into
the wndpipe free. Assist this operation by
wiping and cleansing tho mouth.
If there be breathiug-wait and watch if
not, or if it fail then
g. To Ercte Respiration. -Tmn the pa
tient well and instantly on the side, and
4. Excite the nostlls with snuff, hartshorn,
volatile salts Or the throat with feather, DC,
and dash cold water on the face previously
rubbed warm.
II there be no success, lose not q moment,
but instantly begin.
5. To Initiate Respiration. Replace the
pn'ien, on the face, raising and supporting the
chest well on folded coat or ether article Of
dress;
9. Turn the body very gently on the side
aud q little beyond, and then briskly on the
face, alternately; repeating these measures
deliberately, efficiently, and persevereingy
about fifteen times in the minute, or every
four seconds, occasionally varying the side;
by placing the patient oa the chest, its cavity
is compressed by the weight Of the body, AID
expiration takes place; when turned on the
side, this pressure is removed, and inspiration
occurs.
T. On each occasion that tho body is re
placed on the face, make uniform but efficient
pressure, with brisk movement on the back
between and below the shoulder blades or
bones, on each side, removing the pressure i'm
mediately before turning the body on the
side; the first measure increases the expiration,
the second commences inspiration.
- The result is-Respiration, or Natural
Breathing and, if not too late,-Lite.
8. After respiration has been restored, pre-
mote the warmth of the body by the applica.
tinn nf hot flannels. bottles or haddcrs Of hot
water, heated bricks, DC, 10 the PIT OF tre
stomsch, the arm pits, between tho thighs, aud
to tie soles Of The f.et.
3. 70 Induce Circulation Gad Warmh-
During the whole time DO not cease to rnh tho
limbs upwards, with firm gr'sping pressure
and with energy, using handkerchief, tiannels,
DC. by this measure the blood is propelled
along the veins towards the heart.
10. Let the limbs be thus warmed and
dried, a d then clothed, the bystanders sup
plying the requisite garments.
Cau:ions.-l. Send quickly for medical as
sistance and for dry clothing.
2. Avoid all rough usage and turning the
body on the back.
s. 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 Infusion of
tobacco.
Z. Avoid the continuous warm bath.
6. Be particularly careful about allowing
around the body.
General Observottons.- the restoration
of life teaspoonful Of warm water should be
given; and then, if the power Of swallowing
havo returned, small quantities of wine, or
brandy and warm water, or coffee. The pa.
tent should be kept in bed, and a disposition
to sleep encouraged
The treatment recommended should be per
severed in for a considerable time, as it is an
erroneous opinion that persons are irrecovera-
ble because lifo docs not soon make its appear.
ance, persons having teen successfully treated
after perseyering several hours.