DROWNED PERSONS 



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in Fig. 1. Next, lower the arms to the sides and 

 press firmly downwards and inwards on the sides and 



FIG. 1 



front of the chest over the lower ribs, drawing toward 

 the patient's head, as shown in Fig. 2. Repeat these 

 movements 12 to 15 times every minute, etc. 



FIG. 2 



Remarks. Prevent unnecessary crowding of persons 

 round the body, especially if in an apartment. 



Under no circumstances hold the body up by the feet. 



On no account place the body in a warm bath, unless 

 under medical direction, and even then it should be 

 employed only as a momentary excitant. 



