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nel, &c. to be used in rubbing; at the same time imitate respiration by blowing into 
the lungs, and emptying them alternately; applying stimulants to different parts. 
As soon as the power of swallowing returns, give warm wine and water, either with 
or without spices: keep the head still high. If much headache or fullness remains, 
bleed a little. 
Suspended Animation, 
From the fumes of charcoal, or bad air of wells, vaults, &c. Remove the body 
from the place ; undress and expose it freely to the cool air; sprinkle the face and pit 
of the stomach with vinegar or cold water; the temples and nostrils to be stimulated 
by hartshorn ; the body rubbed after each sprinkling: after a time to be covered with 
clothes, bottles of warm water applied to the feet, artificial respiration used; if an 
inclination to vomiting comes on, encourage it by introducing a feather. 
Infectious Air. 
In order to destroy infectious air, fumigate by pouring oil of vitriol on some com¬ 
mon salt, in an earthen pot previously made warm, or on nitre; the fumes of the 
former cannot be breathed, therefore must not be used in a place where people 
remain; but it soon disappears; the latter may be used without the people having 
to go out: both these destroy iron articles. 
Itch. 
For the itch, sulphur and butter, or any fat, made into an ointment; or an infusion 
of tobacco, 1 dram to 1 pint of water, but this must be used very cautiously; or 
make a solution of corrosive sublimate, 1 gr. to 1 oz. of water, or even stronger: 
such a solution is also good when applied to foul ulcers ; corrosive sublimate should 
always be first dissolved in a little spirits. 
