The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-07
TREATING THE UNCONSCIOUS.
A Large Glass Receives Instruction I'm
First Aid to the Injured.
New York Tribune.

New York Tribune.
Dr. Herman b. Baruch gave yesterday at
2:S9 p. m. the fourth in his course of Mon-
Fourth avenue and Twenty-second street
After the usual review of the preceding
lecture, he took up the subjects for the day
of the unconscious from various causes
sprains epilepsy and poisoning.
In the case of simple .sprain, the lee
turer said that by the application of mas
sage the injury is relieved in much shorter
time than by the old methods. Hot water
should be freely. applied for ten or fifteen
massaged, with motion always toward the
heart. Strips of heavy, adhesive plaster-the
.'moleskin" Is the best-half an inch in
way as to keep the sprained member from
moving, and a bandage bound over 1t. 1t is
we'll to use some cold cream in the mas
sage but it must be carefully removed with
alcohol before attempting to use the adj
hesive plaster. If great pain continues after
the first twelve hours apply icewater freely.
A lesson in bandaging foot and arm was in-
cluded in this part of the lecture.
In case of drowning; even where the victim
is apparently dead. it is safer to assume,
said Dr. Baruch, that life still remains and
try artificial respiration. Send for doctor,
blankets dry clothes and stimulants. Ex-
pose chest and shoulders to the wind. Wipe
out mouth and back of throat by insert
ing your finger covered with several folds
of a. handkerchief Turn patient on his face,
which must rest on one arm, put large
roll of cloth under abdomen and press heav-
lily with one hand on each side Of the small
of the back to expel any water that may
have been swallowed. Turn again on his
back and try the simpler means of induc-
ing respiration. Apply smelling salts to the
nose or tickle it with a feather or straw.
and dash cold water on the face and chest,
then hot, then again cold. IF these means
succeed in restoring natural breathing con-
tinue treatment for restoration of warmth
and circulation. If not quickly successful
try Sylvesters method of artificial respira-
ton. Place patient on his back, with roll
under shoulders. Draw tongue forward and
out of the mouth, and let some one hold it
with dry handkerchief to prevent it's Slip
ping back. If alone with patient slip a
rubber band over the tongue and under the
chin, or thrust long needle or steel pin,
such as a hatpin, through about a half
head grasp him by the arms half way
between elbows and wrists and draw his
arms up over his head until his hands touch
the floor; hold them there while you slowly
count two-about two seconds. Then carry
the hands down until they rest against the
sides OF the chest, and press firmly down
upon the chest for two seconds. This should
be continued for an hour and a half Re
necessary. 1t is well 20 practise this move
ment at nome on some member Of the
household
In cases of Inconsistencies, it is generally
peter not to give stimulants when the face
Is nushed, and the patients head should
be raised above the level of the body,
which must be placed in a horizontal posi-
ton. If the face is pale, put something
uAucA tlc UOuy 10 allow the mead TO drOOp
below. the level of the body. In all cases
turn the head to one side to prevent dan
ger in case of vomiting. Loosen collar and
all tight clothing and give a teaspoonfult
OF aromatic spirits of ammonia in q glass I
of water, or give little whisky. If he stops
breathing resort to artificial respiration, al
in drowning.
Apople KY, epilepsy and various poisoninRa
also we're discussed with minute care thai
would make each sufficient subject for
a lecture.
Another lesson will be given at the sans
hour and place on Monday next.