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OUR BODIES AND HOW WE LIVE 



408. What to do in Apparent Drowning. Remove all 

 tight clothing from the neck, chest, and waist. Sweep the 

 forefinger, covered with a handkerchief or towel, round the 

 mouth to free it from froth and mucus. Turn the body 

 on the face, raising it a little with the hands under the 

 hips to allow any water to run out from the air passages. 

 Take only a moment for this. 



Lay the person flat upon the back, with a folded coat 

 or pad of any kind to keep the shoulders raised a little. 

 Remove the wet, clinging clothing as soon as possible. If 



FlG. 187. Production of Artificial Respiration. 

 First movement inspiration. 



in a room or sheltered place, strip the body and wrap it in 

 blankets, overcoats, etc. If possible, use bottles of hot 

 water, hot flatirons, or bags of hot sand round the limbs 



