The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-25
PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

What to Do in Cases of Asphyxia-
 Rules of Gas Association.
 The following rules on What to Do in Cases of Asphyxia'' have been pre- pared by ". A.. Learned of Newton, Mass, by request of the New England Association of Gas Engineers, and an illustrated copies have been forwarded to members of the association in this state:
 PREVENTION.
 If leak is in the house open doors and windows before beginning work.
 if there is a moderate amount of gas in the air, do not allow workman to remain over five minutes in house or. a ditch. ...- If there is a large amount of gas in air, a respirator should be used.
 SYMPTOMS.
 Headache, dizziness, deafness. bluz- ring of vision. nausea and fainting.
 TREATMENT.
 1. If patient is but slightly overcome with gas have him sit in open air (wen wrapped up if necessary0
 Exercising reduces his strength.
 ?. f considerable gas has been in- haled and patient is still conscious place him fiat on back; keep warm; give cup of hot black coffee.
 If lips are blue give inhalations of oxygen.
 8. If patient is unconscious, place fiat on back in open air with rolled up coat under shoulders and nape. of neck, having previously Ioosened clothes about neck. ....
 Start artificial respiration immedi- ately as follows: Kneeling at head oi patient grasp forearms close to el- bows, drawing them upward and out ward, then pressing them downward and inward, firmly compressing lower portions of chest. s.t
 If another assistant is at hand have him make firm pressure on abdomen at the same time chest is being com pressed.
 Repeat this procedure eighteen times per minute until patient breathes nat uraily or until no signs os life have been shown after working one hour.
 If exhausted from performing arti- ficial respiration, draw the tongue for ward and back eighteen times per minute.
 If jaw is set .pry open teeth and slip knife handle or stick of wood between back teeth as gag.
 Draw tongue forward with piece of cloth and hold there while artificial l respiration is being performed. 0xY(yFSN
 Give oxygen through soft rubber catheter placed in nose for distance of two inches. Regular rate of flow by wash-bottle attached to tank Crate of flow two to four bubbles per sec l ond). r.: Continue use of oxygen as long as 1 lips are blue or patient is unconscious. 4. Keep patient warm with blankets and bottles filled with hot Waters be- ing careful not9to burn patient. % l 5. If patient yon1its turn to one side and keep mouth and throat clean with finger. s. ~ $. When patient is able to swallow 1 give hot blaeke coffee at frequent i1- tervals. . a9 .~.* A few drops of ammonia water on handkerchief held before nose often aids in resuseitation.
 In cases of electric shock follow out same steps, remembering that artifi- cial respiration should be persisted in for. hours before life Is aespaired of.
 Carron oil tcottonseed oil and lime water equal parts well shaken) make a good dressing for burns present. Preserve body heat and do not leave patient alone until. consciousness is fully regained.y .. %.. Persons accustomed to the free use of intoxicating liquors stand less chance of recovery from asphyxia. =.&
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