The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-08

with fingers spread over the lowest ribs as in Fig. 1.
 Co With arms held straight, swing forward slowly so that the weight of your body is gradually, but not vio- lently, brought to bear upon the subject (see Fig. 9. This act should take from two to three seconds.
 (d) Then immediat tely swing back ward so as to remove the pressure, thus returning to the position shown in Fig. 1.
 (e) Repeat deliberately 12 to 15 times minute the swinging forward and back-a complete respiration in four or five seconds.
 CD As soon as this artificial respira- tion has been started and while it is being continued an assistant should loosen any tight clothing about the subjects neck, chest or waist.
 2. Continue the artificial respiration eff necessary, two hours or longer). without interruption, until natural breathing is restored, or until a physi elan arrives. If natural breathing stops after being restored use artificial res piration again.
 3. Do not give any liquid by mouth until the subject is fully conscious.
 i. Give the subject fresh air, but keep him warm.
 III. SEND FOR NEAREST DOCTOR AS SOON AS ACCIDENT IS DISCOVERED. American Medical association and the American Institute of Electrical Eng- neers cooperate with his own organ ization. A commission on resuscltation from electric shock took shape, with the United States government repre- scented. pr. w. B Cannon, professor of physiology at Harvard university, was l IL Dr. George w. Crile, professor of sur gery at the Western Reserve univer- sity; Dr. Yandell Henderson, professor of physiology at Yale university; and Dr. $. l. Meltzer, head of the depart ment of physiology and pharmacology in the Rockefeller institute of medical research. These four gentlemen repre- sented the American Medical associa- tion The National Electric Light as sociation named pr. E N. Spitzka, dl- rector and professor of general anat- omy, Daniel Baugh Institute of Anat- omy, Jefferson Medical college, and Mir. w. C. l.. Eglin, past president of the association. The American Institute of Electrical Engineers nominated pr. A. E. Kennelly, professor of electrical en- gineering at Harvard university, and Dr. Elihu Thomson, electrician. MT. W. D. Weaver, editor of the Electrical
 
 Three Problems Considered
 Three problems were considered by the commission. The first was: What is the layman to do when he comes across person who has been shocked and who, apparently, is dead? This problem has been disposed of in a manner en- tirely satisfactory.
 The second consideration had to do with special mechanical devices for ...tt E.s sN1 possible invention of a simple effective apparatus, the action of which might be quickly and easily learned. The commission thinks 1t has found such q device. Dr. Meltzer has hit upon a very simple means Of securing abundant ventilation of the lungs of cats and dogs, and tests on human beings are being made.
 The final problem the commission called An investigation of the possi- bilities of restoring the fibrillating heart to it's natural pulsation," In oth- CT words, the scientists were to ex- anime into the possibility of restoring life where, to all intents and pur- poses, life had departed. This problem proved a hard one, and the solution is not yet.
 What the commission has decided upon in the mattc,T of the first of the problems---the best method of inducing artificial respiration-is of immediate interest 10 every person whose work brings him more or less in contact with electrical conditions-and that means, in these days, the greater part of the whole population. The same rules will i apply also 10 instances of suspended animation from any cause.
 Breaking the Circuit The first idea when a person uncon Sp Sh iS fa .ir cult immediately and break 1t without his receiving a shock. This should be done wiih a single quick movement. | The commission finds on this point Use n dry coat. q dry rope, dry l stick or board or any other dry non- 1 conductor Beware of using metal or any moist material The rescuer should use only one hand, if the aid can be 1 practically so administered. and he is advised against touching the soles or heels of the victims shoes while in contact. because of the nails in the shoes. Rubber gloves or rubber cloths ] form the best projection while handling a victim of shock. hut if there is no time to get these, dry cloth will ans wer
 If the victim Is conducting the cur rent to the ground and is convulsvely clutching ihe live conductor itsmay be easier to shut off the current by lifting him than to leave him on the ground and try to break his grasp. The commission recommends opening the nearest switch, if that is the quick est way to break the circuit. If neces- sary to cut q live wire use an aX or hstchet With a dry wooden handle. or a pair of properly insulated pliers. 1. course. at the very outset. doctor should be sent for.
 Work of Resuscitaf afion Once the victim has been freed from contact. the work of resuscitation be- gins, The old method of laying a per son on his back and working his arms back and forth. has been discarded by present day scientists. Instead. they recommend the Schafef. or prone pres sure method of artihcial respiration. The subject is stretched nn his belly. with arms extended as straight for