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seconds at a time, at about the rate that one breathes. 

 Victims of drowning accidents have been brought back 

 to life after hours of work. If there are other persons to 

 help, have them rub the arms and legs of the patient 

 toward the body, as this helps the circulation. When 

 respiration is restored, cover the patient with warm blan- 

 kets and place hot-water bags at the hands and feet. 

 After consciousness has returned warm drinks may be 

 given. 



What to Do in Case of Suffocation and Electric Shock. 

 In case of suffocation, where the patient has lost con- 

 sciousness, start artificial respiration, and send for a doctor 

 at once. In case of electric shock a rescue must be effected 

 first. Remember that live wires can transfer electricity 

 through the body of the victim to you. To prevent 

 receiving a shock, it is necessary to stand on dry wood, 

 cloth, or rubber, and remove the wire with a piece of dry 

 wood, or cut it with an ax having a dry wooden handle. 

 If the patient is lying on the wire, place coats under his 

 head and feet and lift him off. As soon as you have 

 rescued the victim start artificial respiration at once, for 

 time is a very important factor, especially if he has become 

 unconscious. Treatment for lightning shock is the same 

 as for electric shock. 



What to Do in Case of Sunstroke or Fainting. Sun- 

 stroke and heat exhaustion are usually brought about by 

 working in excessive heat, either indoors or out of doors. 

 Too heavy clothing and hats which do not protect the 

 head from the sun's rays help bring on this condition. 

 The results are often very serious, and anyone feeling 

 the effect of the heat either as dizziness and weakness 

 (which are the symptoms of heat exhaustion) or pain 

 in the head and great oppression (the symptoms of sun- 

 stroke) should lie down at once. The necessary thing to 

 do is to reduce the body temperature as quickly as possible. 



