RESUSCITATION FROM DROWNING. 



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If it is necessary to carry the patient, lay him on a board, or at 

 least keep the injured part as quiet as possible j a cane or um- 

 brella may be tied alongside a leg, and supported by a pillow 

 or a coat. Sometimes the sharp ends of the bones may cut the 

 flesh or even blood tubes. 



Sunstroke. Lay the patient in the shade, and pour cold 

 water over the head. 



TREATMENT OF THE DROWNED 

 (As given by the Michigan Hoard of Health.) 



Rule 1. Remove all obstructions to breathing. Instantly 

 loosen or cut apart all neck and waist bands j turn the patient 



Fig. 96. Resuscitation from Drowning. 

 Position 1. 



on his face, with the head down hill ; stand astride the hips 

 with your face toward his. head, and, locking your fingers 



