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6. If a person with clothing on fire loses his presence of mind, seize, 

 throw down, and wrap in any woolen clothing. 



7. In case of fainting lay the body flat on the back, loosen clothing, 

 give fresh air, and sprinkle lightly with cold water ; if this does not 

 revive, rub the limbs toward the body, hold to the nostrils smelling- 

 salts (or ammonia) and, last, send for a physician. 



8. Broken bones do not urgently need prompt attention. Keep 

 patient quiet and send for a physician. 



9. For resuscitation from drowning, use artificial respiration, 

 promptly begun and long continued. 



10. Before going down into a well, test the air by lowering a lighted 

 candle. 



1 1 . Learn the antidotes of every poison in your house as soon as it is 

 bought, and keep the antidote at hand. 



12. Volunteer to help take care of sick friends, and learn to do this 

 work well. 



Questions. i. How does holding up the wounded part check- 

 bleeding ? 



2. What other methods of resuscitation from drowning are in 

 use? 



3. What are some of the poisonous substances commonly kept in 

 the house? 



