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without lifting the head quite off the ground, and hold it 

 long enough to count slowly one, two, three. Replace 

 him on the ground, with his forehead on his flexed arm, the 

 neck straightened out, and the mouth and nose free. Place 

 your elbows against your knees, and your hands upon the 

 sides of his chest (Fig. 98, Position 3) over the lower ribs, 

 and press downward and inward with increasing force long 







Fig. 98. 



Resuscitation from Drowning. 

 (Position 3.) 



enough to count slowly one, two. Then suddenly let go, 

 grasp the shoulders as before, and raise the chest (Position 

 2), then press upon the ribs, etc. (Position 3). These al- 

 ternate movements should be repeated ten or fifteen times 

 a minute for an hour at least, unless breathing is restored 

 sooner. Use the same regularity as in natural breathing. 



RULE 3. After breathing has commenced, restore the 

 animal heat. Wrap him in warm blankets, apply bottles 



