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Place the person near an open window, or, still better, 

 carry him out doors so that he may have plenty of fresh 

 air. If necessary, sprinkle a little cold water on the 

 face and apply ammonia (smelling salts) to the nose. 

 If these simple remedies do not restore consciousness 

 in a short time, send for a physician. 



225. Suffocation. Among the common causes of 

 suffocation are foul gases, as from old wells or mines, 



FlG. 162. Artificial respiration (Zuppke). The upper, inspiration; the lower 



expiration. 



coal gas from the furnace, stove, or range, illuminating 

 gas from a jet that has not been properly turned off, 

 and charcoal fumes. Carry the person to an open 

 window where he may have plenty of fresh air. Loosen 

 all tight clothing about the neck, chest, and waist. Dash 

 a little cold water in the face. When he begins to 

 breathe, hot water containing a little ammonia may be 

 given. If these means are not sufficient, use artificial 

 respiration. This may be done as follows : Place the 



