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a serious matter. Bad ventilation, disagreeable odors, or even the over- 

 sweet odors of such flowers as the tuberose, may cause fainting. 



Broken Bones. Keep the patient as quiet as possible till the physi- 

 cian arrives. If there is inflammation, cold water may be applied. 

 Cooling applications are desirable in case of severe bruise's. If it is 

 necessary to carry the patient, lay him on a board, or at least keep the 

 injured part as quiet as possible ; a cane or umbrella may be tied along- 

 side a leg, and supported by a pillow or a coat. Otherwise the sharp 

 ends of the bones may cut the flesh or even blood-tubes. 



Sunstroke. Lay the patient in the shade and pour cold water over 

 the head. 



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Fig. 106. Resuscitation from Drowning. (Lincoln, 3 Figures.) 

 (Position I.) 



TREATMENT OF THE DROWNED. 



(As given by the Michigan Board of Health.} 



RULE i. Remove all obstructions to breathing. Instantly loosen or 

 cut apart all neck and waist bands ; turn the patient on his face, with 

 the head down hill ; stand astride the hips with your face toward his 

 head, and, locking your fingers together under his belly, raise the body 

 as high as you can without lifting the forehead off the ground (Fig. 

 1 06, Position i), and give the body a smart jerk to remove mucus from 



