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HELP IN CASE OF ACCIDENTS. 
Drowning.—1.—Loosen clothing, if any. 2.—Empty 
lungs of water by laying body on its stomach and lifting 
it by the middle so that the head hangs down. Jerk the 
body a few times. 3.—Pull tongue forward, using hand- 
kerchief, or pin with string, if necessary. 4.—lmitate 
motion of respiration by alternately compressing and ex- 
panding the lower ribs, about twenty times a minute. 
Alternately raising and lowering the arms from the sides 
up above the head will stimulate the action of the lungs. 
Let it be done gently but persistently. 5.—Apply warmth 
and friction to extremities. 6.—By holding tongue 
forward, closing the nostrils, and pressing the “Adam's 
УЙ, back (so as to close entrance to stomach,) direct 
inflation can be tried. Take a deep breath, and breathe 
it forcibly into the mouth of patient, compress the chest 
to expel the air, and repeat the operation. 7.—DON'T 
GIVE UP! People have been saved after HOURS of 
' patient vigorous effort. 8.—When breathing begins, get 
patient into warm bed, give WARM drinks, or spirits in 
teaspoonfuls, fresh air and quiet. 
Burns and Scalds.—Cover with Cooking Soda and 
lay wet cloths over it. Whites of Eggs and Olive Oil. 
Olive or Linseed Oil, plain, or mixed with Chalk and 
Whiting. 
Lightning.—Dash cold water over a person struck. 
Sunstroke.—Loosen COMI Get patient into 
shade, and apply ice-cold water to head. 
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. : 3 
Venomous Insect БЕН Etc.—Apply weak 
Ammonia, Oil, Salt Water, or odine. 
Fainting.—Place flat on back; allow fresh air, and 
sprinkle with water. 
Tests 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. 
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 cye. 
