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1. The ease with which artificial respiration may be performed, 

 hardly any exertion being required. 



2. The efficiency with which the exchange of air in the lungs 

 can be produced. 



3. The extreme simplicity of the procedure. 



4. The impossibility of the air-passages being blocked by the 

 falling back of the tongue. 



5. The readiness with which water and mucus are expelled from 

 the air-passages through the mouth and nostrils. 



6. It involves no risk of injury to the congested or to any other 

 organ. 



7. It is very easily remembered, and can be put into operation 

 by one person. 



Sunstroke. 1. Lay the person in a shady place. 



2. Loosen the clothing. 



3. Reduce the heat of the body at once by application of cold 

 water and ice. 



4. Send for the doctor at once. 



5. Give no medicine or stimulants, as the body is already over- 

 heated. 



Warning-signs of heat prostration are sick stomach, faintness, 

 dizziness; perspiration ceases and skin becomes dry and hot. 



Sunstrokes and heat prostrations may be avoided by following 

 these rules: 



1. Keep the general health good. 



2. Avoid excesses in eating, drinking, exercise. 



3. Avoid use of liquors. 



4. Dress according to the season 



5. Drink plenty of cool water. 



6. Take plenty of sleep in a well-ventilated room. 



7. Avoid constipation. 



Clothing on Fire. Wrap patient in a blanket, rug, cloak or shawl 

 to smother the flames. Roll him and slap the burning parts to put 

 out the flame, and then throw on water. 



Smothering the flames is the best way to put out any small fire. 



Fainting. The fainting person should be laid with head lower 

 than body. Secure fresh air and keep away bystanders. Give a 



