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press them gently and firmly for two seconds against the sides of 

 the chest as in fig. 97. (By this means air is pressed out of the 

 lungs.} 



Repeat these measures alternately, deliberately, and persever- 

 ingly, about fifteen times in a minute, until a spontaneous effort to 

 respire is perceived, immediately upon which, cease to imitate the 

 movements of breathing, and proceed to INDUCE CIRCULATION 

 AND WARMTH. 



FIG. 96. Inspiration. 



IV. TREATMENT AFTER NATURAL BREATHING HAS BEEN 

 RESTORED. 



To Promote Warmth and Circulation. Commence rubbing the 

 limbs upwards, with firm grasping pressure and energy, using 

 handkerchiefs, flannels, &c. (By this measure the blood is pro- 

 pelled along the veins towards the heart.} 



The friction must be continued under the blanket or over the 

 dry clothing. 



Promote the warmth of the body by the application of hot 

 flannels, bottles, or bladders of hot-water, heated bricks, c., to the 

 pit of the stomach, the arm-pits, between the thighs, and to the 

 soles of the feet. 



If the patient has been carried to a house after respiration has 

 been restored, be careful to let the air play freely about the 

 room. 



