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and feet. Watch the tongue ; it generally tends to slip 

 back and to shut off the air from the glottis. Wrap a 

 coarse towel round the tip of the tongue and keep it well 



FIG. 1 88. Production of Artificial Respiration. 

 Second movement expiration. 



pulled forward. The first sign of recovery is often seen 

 in the slight pinkish tinge of the lips or finger nails. That 

 the pulse cannot be felt at the wrist is of little value in 

 itself as a sign of death. Life may be present when only 

 the most experienced ear can detect the heart beat. 



When a person can breathe even a little he can swallow. 

 Give a few teaspoonfuls at a time of hot black coffee or 

 hot ginger tea. Hold smelling salts or hartshorn to the 

 nose. Meanwhile do not fail to keep up artificial warmth 

 in the most vigorous manner. 



