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Do this by applying ice to the head and the chest, or by 

 giving the victim a cool bath. In the case of heat ex- 

 haustion, such stimulants as tea, coffee, or aromatic spirits 

 of ammonia may be given. 



A fainting attack is brought on by a decrease in the 

 amount of blood in the brain. A person feeling dizzy 

 should lie down with the head slightly lower than the 

 rest of the body. Give him plenty of fresh air and loosen 

 his clothing. Respiration may be stimulated by putting 

 cold water upon the face and chest. Aromatic spirits 

 of ammonia may be inhaled. 



What to Do in Accidents Where Bones Are Broken. 

 In case of broken bones, the first thing to do is to put 

 the patient in as comfortable a position as possible, and 

 then send for a doctor. If some time must elapse before 

 a doctor can treat the fracture, make smooth splints 

 of wood and tie them about the broken bone with strips 

 of any cloth or a 

 necktie. Remem- 

 ber that the broken 

 bones must be held 

 as nearly as pos- 

 sible in a natural 

 position and must 

 not be allowed to 

 move about. Trans- 

 portation of the 

 patient must be 

 done with the greatest care in order to have no move- 

 ment of the broken bones. 



Practical Exercise. Make a demonstration before the class of 

 first-aid treatment of a broken leg, broken collar bone, or a dislo- 

 cated finger. 



What to Do to Stop Bleeding. Frequently a person's 

 life may be saved if one knows what to do and can act 



A temporary bandage for a broken arm. Why 

 must the arm be kept immobile? 



