I Drowning. — i. Loosen clothing-, if anv o t? 4. 
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stimulatl the ™n of the lunjf 
.rik>: 
• trils. and pressing the "Adatn^sXD”le''^ha’ “hs- 
entrance tostomich) direct to close 
' deep breath and hjikthe'it' forSl?i™^he'm„■;•,h■k;r''' * 
, tient, compress the chest to evn^i mouth of pa- 
operation. 7. DON’T GIVE Up/ IWnle’v.^"^ 
after hours of patient, vigorouf iffo^rt ^8 
begins, get patient into a warm bed eive^’w^IpM 
spirits m teaspoonfuls, fresh air. and fulet. ^ 
treSlnt-redTcS^ofr ‘-\-Portant indications for 
lants. The patient shoilS'^K^’’® of s^iniu- 
if possible, or at least wher» ^ cooler spot 
treatment should bfbeguS at oncf V?“ Tlie 
neck and body must iS^eiihe^ 1 ' ^ S clothing about the 
is particularlvmdicated in cl loosened or removed. Cold 
of the bo^.lnd del?r1um amfll 
present. This means of convulsive movements are 
applied in the shaoe of crlu“i temperature may be 
or the use of 3 waLr Tf spine, 
yreat if mi,. water. If the heat of the body is verv 
with cold water If there^is'^hls^vf sheets wet 
of serious depression evidence 
is being applied, ’ "™“st be used while the cold 
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Burns and Scalds.— Cover with cooking soda and lay 
wet cloths over it. Whites of eggs and olive oil. Olive oil or 
linseed oil, plain, or mixed with chalk or whiting. Sweet or 
olive oil and lime-water. Shock, which is always present in 
severe burns, requires the administration of stimulants. Pain 
is more constant and intense in burns than in any other fonn 
of iniury, and requires sedatives, which should be adminis¬ 
tered by the medical attendant. Later on the appearances 
of inflammation and other complications are to be carefully 
watched for. 
Suffocation from Inhaling Illuminating Gas. 
— Get into the fresh air as soon as possible and lie down. 
Keep warm. Take ammonia—twenty drops to a tumbler 
of water, at frequent intervals; also, two to four drops 
tincture of nux vomica every hour or two for five or six 
hours. 
Pests of Death. — Hold mirror to mouth. If living, 
moisture will gather. Push pin into flesh. If dead, the hole 
will remain; if alive, it will close up. Place fingers in front 
of a strong light. If alive, they will appear red; if dead, 
black or dark. 
Mad Dog or Snake-bite.— Tie cord tight above 
wound. Suck the wound and cauterize with caustic or 
white-hot iron at once, or cut out adjoining parts with a 
sharp knife. Give stimulants, as whisky, brandy, etc. 
Fire in One’s Clothing.— —especially not 
downstairs or out-of-doors. Roll on carpet, or wrap in 
woolen rug or blanket. Keep the head down, so as not to 
inhale flame. 
Fire from Kerosene.— use 7 vatery it will spread 
the flames. Dirt, sand, or flour is the best extinguisher, or 
smother with woolen rug, table-cloth, or carpet. 
Cinders in the Eye.— Roll soft paper up like a lamp 
lighter, and wet the tip to remove, or use a medicine dropper 
to draw it out. Rub the other 
Fainting. — Place flat on back; allow fresh air, and 
sprinkle with water. Place head lower than rest of body. 
Stings of Venomous Insects, etc.— Apply weak 
ammonia, oil, salt water, or iodine. 
Lightning.— Dash cold water over a person struck. 
