The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-11-07

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largely known.
Harry l.. Roberts received
telegram from his son, Thomas NJ.
Roberts, informing him that he
had been reelected county judge
of Lewis county, Idaho. The pop
ularity of Mac, - as we all know
him, is testified to by the fact
that he has been reelected in a
Democratic county by majority
of 15S and in which county he
has been filling this position in
such an acceptable manner as to
gain this honorable distinction. as
he j. q good Republican. We are
proud Of him and his record.
In line with its campaign to re
duce the number of deaths in the
mines of the United States, the
Federal Bureau of Mines some
time ago appointed a committee
OF eminent physicians and sur
geons to develop an efficient
method of resuscitation to be ad-
ministered by miners or other per-
sons to a fellow-workman over
come by electric shock or by gases
in places which cannot be reached
by physician or surgeon in time
to save life.
As result of this committee s
report just made, the Bureau of
Mines, through Director Joseph
A. Holmes, recommends the fol-
lowing procedure in rendering
first aid to those in need or artifi-
cial respiration:
The recommendations apply not
only to men who are overcome
I,by electric shock or gases in
mines, but also to persons suffer
ing from the effects of illuninat-
ing gas poisoning or from electric
shock anywhere. The recommen-
dations are, therefore, of import
ance to many thousands of work
men:
In case of gas poisoning, re-
move victim at once from the gas
eous atmosphere. Carry him
quickly to fresh air and immedi-
ately give manual artificial respi-
ration. Do not stop to loosen
clothing. Every moment of delay
is serious.
In case of electric shock, break
electric current Instantly. Free
the patient from the current with
a single quick motion, using any
dry non-conductor, such as cloth
ing, rope, or board, to move pa
tient or wire. Beware of using
any metal or moist material.
Meantime have every effort made
to shut off current.
Attend instantly to the victim s
breathing. If the victim is not
breathing, he should be given
manual artificial respiration at
once.
If the patient is breathing slow
ly and regularly, do not give ar
tificial respiration, but let nature
restore breathing unaided.
In gas cases give oxygen. If
the patient has been victim of
gas, give him pure oxygen, with
manual artificial respiration.
The oxygen may be given
through a breathing bag from a
cylinder having reducing valve,
with connecting tubes and face
mask, and with an inspiratory and
an expiratory valve, of which the
latter communicates directly with
the atmosphere.
No mechanical artificial resus-
citating device should be used un-
less one operated by hand that has
no suction effect on the lungs.
Use the Schaefer or prone pres
sure method of artificial respira-
ton. Begin at once. A moment s
delay is serious.
Continue the artificial respira-
ton. If necessary, continue two
hours or longer without Interrupt
ton until natural breathing is re-
stored. If natural breathing stops
after being restored, use artificial
respiration again.
Do not give the patient any
liquid until he is fully conscious.
Give him fresh air, but keep his
body warm.
Send for the nearest doctor as
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