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(c) Convulsions — This condition resembles the fore- 
going shock and apoplexy in that the patient is uncon- 
scious. 
Symptoms of Convulsions — 1. The patient is uncon- 
scious. 
2. The face is usually pale at first, but not so white 
as in shock, and later is flushed, often even purplish. 
3. The skin is not usually cold. 
4. The breathing may be shallow or snoring. 
5. There are twitchings of the muscles of the face 
and body or a twisting motion of the body. 
6. The pulse may be rapid, but is usually regular. 
7. The mouth may be flecked with foam. 
8. The pupils of the eyes may be contracted or equally 
dilated. 
Treatment — Convulsions come from various causes, 
and are always serious, therefore send for the doctor 
at once. 
1. Put a wedge of some kind between the teeth if 
possible, the handle of a spoon protected by a cloth 
cover, or a rolled napkin does well. This is to prevent 
biting the tongue, which the patient is apt to do in un- 
consciousness with convulsive movements. 
2. Lay the patient flat on his back, and prevent him 
from hurting himself in his twisting, but do not try to 
stop convulsive movement. It will do no good. 
3. No stimulant is needed. 
(a) SUNSTROKE; (b) FREEZING 
(a) Sunstroke — Sunstroke is caused by too long ex- 
posure to excessive heat, or to the direct rays of the 
sun, and is much more serious than heat exhaustion, 
which you have already studied. 
Prevention — Do not stay out in the direct sunlight too 
long on a hot summer day. Wear a large hat which 
shades the head and face well, if obliged to be in the 
