Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-19

early, as In the majority of instances the
shock Is sufficient only to suspend anima-
ton temporarily, owing to the momentary
and imperfect contact Of the conductors
and also on account Of the resistance of the
body submitted to the action of the current
The rules given to be observed and prompt
ly executed with care and elaboration are
as follows:
Rule Remove the body at once from
the circuit by breaking contact with the
conductors. This may be accomplished by
using dry stick Of wood. which is a nom
conductor, to roll the body over to one
side. or to brush aside a wire, If that is
conveying the current. When stick is not
at hand, any dry piece Of clothing may be
utilized to protect the hand in seizinS the
body OF the victim, unless rubber gloves
are convenient. If the body Is in contact
with the earth. the coat tails of the vic
tim, or any loose or detached piece Of
clothing may be seized with impunity to
draw 1t away from the conductor. When
this has been accomplished observe Rule 2
The object to be attained is to make the
subject breathe. and If this can be accom-
plished and continued. he can be saved.
Ruie Turn the body upon the back.
loosen the collar and clothing about the
neck, roll up coat and place it under the
shoulders. so as to throw the head back
and then make efforts to establish respira-
ton Tin other words. make him breathe)
Just as would be done In case Of drowning
10 accomplish this, kneel at the subjects
head. facing him, and seizing both arms
draw them forctbly to their full length over
the head, so as to bring them almost to-
gether above 1t. and hold them there for two
or three seconds only. (This is to expand
the chest and favor the entrance of air
INTO the lungsO Then carry the arms down
to the sides and front of the chest. firmly
comprising the chest walls, and .expel the
air from the lungs. Repeat this maneuyer
at least sixteen times per minute! These
EFFORTS should be continued unremittingly
Tor at least an hour, or until natural respi-
ration is established
Rule 3|At the same. time that this is
Delng done, some should grasp the
tongue Of the subject with a handk erchief
or piece of cloth to prevent it slipping
ana draw 1t forcibly out when the arms
are extended above the head and allow it
70 recede when the chest is compressed
Ihls maneuver should likewise be repeated
az least sixteen times per minute. This
serves the double purpose of freeing the
thros: so as to permit air to enter the
lungs. and also, by exciting a reflex irri-
tatlon from forcible contact Of the under
part or the tongue against the lower teeth
frequently stimulates an involuntary effort
at respiration. To secure the tongue II the
teeth are clenched. force the jaws apart
WIN SUCK, piece of wood, or the handle
Of pocket knife.
Rule 1.-THE dashing of cold water into
the race will sometimes produce gasp and
start breathing. which should then be con-
tinued as directed above. II this is not
successful the spine may be rubbed yigor-
ously With piece of ice Alternate appli-
cations Of heat and cold over the region of
tne heart Will accomplish the same object In
some instances. 1t Is both useless and un-
wise to attempt to administer stimulants to
the victim in the usual manner by mourning
1t down his throat"