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weight of your body falls on the wrists, and makes a firm 
steady pressure downward on the patient while you count 
one, two, three, thus forcing any water and air out of 
the lungs. 
5. Then relax the pressure very quickly, snatching 
the hand away, and counting one-two — the chest cavity 
enlarges and fresh air is drawn into the lungs. 
6. Continue the alternate pressing and relaxing about 
twelve to fifteen times a minute, which empties and fills 
the lungs with fresh air approximately as often as he 
would do it naturally. 
It may be necessary to work for an hour or two before 
a gasp shows the return of natural breathing. Even then 
the rescurer’s work is not over, as it will be necessary 
to fill in any gaps with artificial breathing. When natural 
breathing is established, aid circulation by rubbing and 
by wrapping him in hot blankets and putting hot bottles 
around him, being careful that they are protected to pre- 
vent burning the patient. 
If at any time it is necessary to pull the tongue for- 
ward and to hold it to prevent choking, remember to put 
a wedge between the teeth to prevent biting. Do not 
give anything liquid by mouth until the patient is con- 
scious and can swallow readily. Aromatic Spirits of 
Ammonia or Spirits of Camphor may be used on a hand- 
kerchief for the patient to smell. The patient should be 
carefully watched for an hour or two even after he is 
considered out of danger. 
ICE RESCUE 
Prevention: Below are two rules for preventing ice 
accidents : 
1. Do not skate or walk on thin ice. 
2. Watch for air holes. 
Rescue : In trying to rescue a person who has broken 
through the ice, always tie a rope around your own body 
