Wichita eagle., 1888-08-10
REVIViNG THE DROWNED.
The Method Used In New York Harbsv.
Explicit Directions.

The following method OF DIR. Howard Is
Used in New York harbor Rule Upon
the nearest dry spot expose the patient tea
free current of air, rip the clothing away
from the waist and give a singing slap
upon the pit of the stomach. II this fails
to arouse the patient proceed to force and
drain away the water which has entered
the stomach. according to rule 2.
Rule 2-Turu the patient upon his face.
the pit Of the stomach being raised upon
folded garment, above the level OF tho
mouth For a moment or two make
steady pressure upon the back Of the
stomach and chest, and repeat 10 once or
twice until fluid ceases to flow from tho
mouth.
Rule 3-Quickly turn the patient upon
his back. with bundle Of clothing be
tween 1t 50 as 70 raise the lower part II
the breast bone higher than the rest 81
the body. Knesl beside or Rstride Of tha
patient, and 90 place your hands upon
either side Of the pit OF the stomach upon
the front part Of the lower ribs. that tho
fingers fall naturally In the spaces be-
tween them and point toward the ground.
Now, grasping the waist and using your
knees as q pivot. throw your whole weight
tents Of the chest and stomach out Of tbs
mouth. Steadily increase tho pressure
while you count 1-2-3. then suddenly
let go with final push. which springs
yen into an erect kneeling position Ee-
main erect upon your knees while you
count l-2, then throw your weight for
ward and proceed again as before Re
peat the process .. frst about I've times
o minute, increasing the rate gradually 20
about fifteen times a minute. and continue
it with the regularity Of the natural
krcathing. which you are initiating II
aaother person 30 preseut. le. HIN With
the left hand bold the TIP Of the tongue
out Of tho left side Of tho mouth, with
tho corner ola pocket Handkerchief. While
with The right band be g-asPs both ~r4ts
and pins them 70 tho ground shove tee
patients head
After 0eatrient-Whsu hreathing frst
returns. dazh little cold water n tia
face As soon rs breathing ha< BEN per
fectly restored. trip zrd dry The pAtsen.
rapidly and completely, and wrap him Ia
blankets only. GIVE bot brandy AID
water, . teasroonful every eve ruinniss
t,ss frs. half hour. aid a se~epoonful
every fifteen for an hour 2ts1 that. Kths
Ilnba a-e dry, apply friction ALLOW 81
abundance Of frzh sk. and let the pxtisn.
have perfect rsst-
Avoid delay. Propptness is 81 the frat
importance A moment Lost mar be .
Lilo lost Was4s M time IA gainsny shell
ter. When gA.rbd II oft~rer harms tk2a
helps the ps;seat.
Prevent crovdIrg GsuuId he patient
Hoveves dErzlt this nay Be. II Esus; bs
enforced Friends rnux4 NOT BE SJlor~sd 20
ohstyuet Re circulation II ar. nor en-
gage The pstsent In onyersssson Shsa
ra1yfng.
Arosd attempts 70 give stinulxn's BE-
fo1e the patient y weil abe % ssAllow.
|: helps 70 obstraet respiration and Hasy
choke The patient
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