The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-30
EWARE OF PETRO.
MORTTS; 1T Is WORSE
n THAN 1T SOUNDS

By ALBERT y. ATKINSON
This word means death from the
mes Of gasoline cngine--a danger
1ich threatens us every winter. Many
pplc are overcome by this gas during
season and occasionally one of
Pm dies. SO he warned in time and
bid the danger.
This Is most apt to occur in a small
yrage. The engine is left running
Ike long to exhaust the air. Even
he would not he so bad if nothing
kt carbon doyid gas were given off,
Il The effect is merely to make one
Bepy and few deep breaths in
esh air sets one right again, with no
III after effects. The real trouble
In the presence of the deadly car.
IN nonoxid which is n real poison.
nc bad. effects Of this gas last for
Hys and sometimes many weeks be-
xre the sufferer loses his sensitiveness
u the fumes. In severe cases the vic
n faints and has to he dragged out
bd resuscitated by artificial respra
Ubn. Occasionally one of them dies.
RIf YOU must work in a closed garage
ith the engine running cut a hole in
Ve wal! or partition in line with the
khaust and connect a pipe to carry
II the fumes A simple metal cover
bai will fall by its own weight can
fastened outside TO keep out the
Gather when not in use.
vsl,. rnlnu.ipo Iiractippa for trpnf
3ent should be- pasted up in the gar.
&c so they may be referred to in
3antly in case of trouble:
esuscltati0n From Carbon MOnOx
id Poisoning
IWhen q person Is overcome in a
Arage, throw the doors wide open
hd remove the person to fresh air
once. II tank of oxygen and a
teathing mask are at hand and the
Rrson is breathing, administer oxy
In through the mask for twenty
Minutes. IL the person is not breath.
kg. give artificial respiration by the
rone pressure or Shaefer method. DO
br artificial respiration apparatus
Iegin at once.
j I.ay the victim on his belly with his
Nee to one side. so that his nose and
kotth are free for breathing. Place
he OF the victims arms and hands
kfaight out beyond his head. the other
nder his head. This position helps
expand his lungs.
XKneel. straddling the victims thighs
hd facing his head; rest the palms
your hands on his loins ton the
uscles OF the small of his bacl)
Iith your thumbs nearly touching
kch other and with fingers spread
Aer his lowest ribs.
with arms held straight, swing for
bird slowly, 50 that The weight oI
bur body IL gradually, but not vic
ntly. brought 10 bear upon the vic
70 This act should tkae about two
.conds.
Then. leaving your hands IN place
wing backward slowly. so as u re
owe the pressure. thus returning fol
NO seconds to the first position.
Repeat deliberately lG To 90 times 1
lnNe the swinging backward
ompete respiration is about fou
kconds. Keep the movements in' tint
th your own breathing.
While the artificial respiration Is be
continued. have an assistant draw
rward the victims tongue. If II ha
lien back fortunately il usually fall
| rward when the victim is face down
old the tongue out. II II tends Il
haw back, by wrapping "A handkcr
\ hief around IL. The handkerchie
hay also protect the assistants finger
Fom being bitten. The assistant shoul
7, lso loosen any tight clothing aroun
ne victims neck, chest or waist.
DO not permit bystanders to crow
bout and shut off fresh air. Kce
be victim warm with proper cover
hgs and by placing beside his bod
4 OF bricks. bottles or rubber bags file
4 ith warm mot hou water. Wra
\ ricks. bottles or bags 80 as TO pr,
y ent burning the victim.
IN Continue the artificial respiratio
A iithout interruption until nature
Il reathing II restored. or for at leas
L Diree hours II natural breathin
h ops after being restored use art
h. cisl respiration again.
II DO not give any liquid by mout
ntll the victim is fully conscious
ecp the victim flat. II after bein
aruy resuscitated he must be move
AIRY him on a stretcher. 1t is dan'
rous to make an III person sit up q
tand. To make him walk may caus