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Broken Bones. Keep the patient as quiet as possible 

 till the physician arrives. There need be no anxiety if the 

 physician is delayed, as ordinarily no harm comes from 

 waiting. If there is inflammation, cold water may be 

 applied. Cooling applications are desirable in case of 

 severe bruises. If it is necessary to carry the patient, lay 

 him on a board, or at least keep the injured part as quiet 

 as possible ; a cane or umbrella 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. 



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Fig. 96. Resuscitation from Drowning. (Lincoln, 3 Figures.) 

 (Position 1.) 



TREATMENT OF THE DROWNED. 



(As given by the Michigan Board of Health^) 



RULE I. Remove all obstructions to breathing. Instantly 

 loosen or cut apart all neck and waist bands ; turn the 



