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fifteen times only in a minute. (When the patient lies on the thorax, 

 this cavity is compressed by the weight of the body, and ezpiratiOD 

 takes place. When he is turned on the side, this pressure is removed, 

 and t/ispiration occurs.) 



6th. When the prone position is resumed, make a uniform and 

 efficient pressure along the spine, removing the pressure immediately, 

 before rotation on the side. (The pressure augments the expiration 

 the rotation commences z'ftspiration.) Continue these measures. 



7th. Rub the limbs upward, with firm pressure and with energy. 

 (The object being to aid the return of venous blood to the heart.) 



8th. Substitute for 'the patient's wet clothing, if possible, such 

 other covering as can be instantly procured, each bystander sup- 

 plying a coat or cloak, etc. Meantime, and from time to time, to 

 excite inspiration, let the surface of the body be slapped briskly with 

 the hand. 



9th. Rub the body briskly till it is dry and warm, then dash fold 

 water upon it, and repeat the rubbing. 



Avoid the immediate removal of the patient, as it involves a 

 dangerous loss of time also, the use of bellows, or any forcing instru- 

 ment ; also, the warm bath, and all rough treatment. 



