The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-06
RevIvINo THE DROWNED.
The Method Used In New York HarbOr
Explicit Directions.


The following method Of DR.. Howard 4
used In New York harbor: Rule l-Upor
the nearest dry spot expose the patient to 4
free current OF air. rip the clothing away
from the waist and give a singing slaI
upon the pit OF the stomach. II this fall
| to arouse the patient. proceed to force and
drain away the water which has entere,
the stomach, according to rule 2
Rule 2-Turn the patient upon his face,
the pit Of the stomach being raised upon
folded garment. above the level of the
mouth. For q moment or two make
steady pressure upon the back Of the
stomach and chest. and repeat it once or
twice until fluid ceases to flow from the
mouth
Rule 3-Quickly turn the patient upon
his back, with a bundle of clothing be
tween 1t so as TO raise the lower part Of
the breast bone higher than the rest Of
the body Kneel beside or astridc of the
patient, and so place your hands upon
either side Of the pit Of the stomach upon
the front part of the lower ribs that the
fingers fall naturally in the spaces be
tween them and point toward the ground
Now, grasping the waist and using yonr
knees as apivot. throw your whole weight
forward as If you wished to force the con
tents of the chest aud stomach out of the
mouth. Steadily increase the pressure
while you count 1-2-3. then suddenly
let go with a final push, which springs
you into al erect kneeling position Re
main erect upon your knees while you
count IL. then throw your weight for
ward and proceed again as before Re- |
peat the process at first about five times |
u minute increasing the rate gradually 10 |
about fifteen times minute. and continne |
it with the regularity of the natural |
breathing. which yOu are initiating II |
another person be present let him with |
the left hand hold the tip Of the tongue
out OF the left side of the mouth, with
the corner of pocket handkerchief, while
with the right hand he grasps both wrists
and pins them to the ground above tho
patient head
After treatment-Whenb breathing first
returns. dash a little cold water in the
face. As soon as breathing has been per
fectly restored. strip and dry the patient
rapidly and completely, and wrap him in
blankets only Give hot brandy and
water. teaspoonful every five minutes
the first half hour, and ieaspoonful
every fifteen for an hour after that. If the
limbs are dry. apply friction. Allow an
abundance OF fresh air aud let the patient
have perfect rest.
Avoid delay. Promptness is Of the first
Importance. A moment lost may be
life lost Waste no time in gaining shell
ter When gained it oftener harms than
helps the patient.
Prevent crowding around the patient
However difficult this may be- it must be
enforced. Friends must not be allowed TO
Jbstruct. the circulation of air. nor en-
gage the patient in conversation when
allying
Avoid attempts to give stimulants be.
lore the patient is well able to swallow
It helps to obstruct respiration and may
,hoke the patient.
Avoid hurried irregular motions The
excitement of the moment is almost sure
o cause this in inexperienced hands
lust as pickering candle moved care.
essly, goes out. so the heart when its
,eatings are imperceptible, needs bu,
little cross motion to stop it. The move
nents OF rule three should therefore be |
reformed with deliberation and regu.
arity.
Avoid an overheated room, and avoid
living up the patient too soon to death
II any time within one or two hours yon
nay be on the very threshold of success
hough no sign be visible Frequently
uccess has been known to follow half an
ours apparently useless effort Rest
nd watchful nursing should be con |
lnued for few days after resuscitation,
+ various chest troubles may ensue.- :
lone Physician. e