The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-09-07
ReViving The Drowned.

he following method of Dr. Howard
used in New York harbor Rule ]
Upon the nearest dry spot expose the
patient to free current CT air rip the
clothing away from the waist and give
a stinging slap upon :he pit OF the
stomach. II this fails to arouse the
patient. proceed 10 force and drain
away the water which has entered the
stomach, according 20 rule ..
Rule 2-Turn the patient upon his
face, the pit of the stomach being raised
upon a folded garment, above the level
of the mouth. For a moment or two
make steady pressure upon the back of
the stomach and chest, and repeat it
cnce or twice until fluid ceases co flow
from the mouth.
Rule 3-Quickly turn the patient upon
Gis back, with bundle of clothing be-
tween it so as to raise the lower part OF
the breast bone higher than the rest Of
the body. Kneel beside or astride o: 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 between them and point toward
the ground. Now, grasping the waist
and using your knees as a pivot, throw
wished to force the contents of the
chest and stomach cut 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 an erect kpeeling position. Remain
erect upon your knees while you count
Ia, then throw your weight forward
and proceed again as before. Repeat
the process at first about five times a
minute, increasing the rate gradually TO
about fifteen times a minute, and con-
tinue it with the regularity of the
natural breathing, which you are imi-
tating. 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 the patients
head.
After treatment-When breathing
drst returns, dash little cold water n
the face. AS soon as breathing has
been perfectly restored, strip and dry
the patient rapidly and completely, and
wrap him In blankets only. Give hot
brandy and water, teaspoonful every
Eve minutes TIE first half hour, and a
teaspoonful every fifteen for an hour
after that. II the limbs are dry, apply
friction. Allow an abundance of fresh
air, and let the patient have perfect
rest.
Avoid delay. Promptness is Of the
first Importance. \ moment lost may
be life lost. Waste no time in gam
ing shelter. 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 al
lowed to obstrucs the circulation Of air,
nor engage the patient In conversation
when rallying.
Avoid attempts to give stimulsnts be-
fore the patient is we'll able To swallow.
II helps to obstruct respiration and may
choke the patient.
Avoid hurried, irregular motions.
The excitement OF the moment is al
most sure TO cause this in inexperienced
hands. Just as a flickering candle,
moved caIelessly, goes out, so the heart,
when its beatings are imperceptible,
needs but little cross motion to stop il.
The movements OF rule three should
therefore be performed with deliberatiou
and regularity.
Avoid an overheated room, and avoid
giving up the patient too soon TO death
At any time within one or two hours
you may be on the very threshold of sue
cess, though no sign be visible. Ere
quently success has been known to fol-
low half an hours apparently useless
effort. Rest and watchful nursing
should be continued for few days after
resuscitsticn, or various chest troubles
may ensue.