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THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTH 



roll of clothing across the pit of the stomach. Let the 

 attendant throw his own weight heavily two or three 

 times for a moment upon the patient's back, to force all 



the contents of 

 the stomach out 

 at the mouth. 

 Gently cleanse 

 the mouth with 

 a handkerchief 

 wrapped round a 



Fig. 142. -Diagram of artificial respiration, fin g er - Then im ' 

 showing inspiration. mediately set up 



The arrows show that the arms are moved outward artificial breCLtJl- 

 from the sides of the chest. . rri 



ing. Turn the 



body upon the back, with the head slightly raised and 

 the roll of clothing placed under the chest. Kneel at 

 the head, grasp the arms above the elbows and gently 

 raise them above the head, holding them there two or 

 three seconds. Then bring them carefully down, pressing 

 them firmly for 

 the same length 

 of time against 

 the sides to expel 

 the air. Repeat 

 these movements 

 rhythmically 

 from twelve to 

 fourteen times a 

 minute. See that 

 the tongue is 

 drawn forward 



Fig. 143. Diagram of artificial respiration, 

 showing expiration. 



The arrows show that the arms are carried di- 

 rectly forward until they are pressed hard against 

 the chest. 



and not allowed to slip back to close the throat. Even 

 after signs of life appear often only as a faint pinkish 



