In Case of Accident

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 5 August 1915, Page 4

In Case of Accident

Drowning.—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 handkerchief or pin with string if necessary. 4. Imitate motion of respiration by alternatively compressing and expand, ing the lower ribs, about twenty times a minute. Alternatively 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 on to extremities. 6, By holding tongue forward, closing the nostrils, and pressing the " Adam's apple " back (so as to close entrance to stomach), direct inflation may 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 a warm, bed, give warm drinks, or spirits in teaspoonsfull, fresh air, and quiet.

Bunxs or Scalds.—Cover with cooking soda and lay wet cloths -jver it. White of eggs and olive oil, Olive oil or linseed oil, plain, or mixed with whiting. Sweet or olive oil and lime water.

Ci^bers ix the Etc.— KoH soft paper up like a lamplighter, and wet the tip to remove, or use a medicine-dropper to draw it out. Rub the other eye.

Fire in oxe's Clothing.— Don't run—especially noi down stairs or out of doors. Roll on carpet, or wrap in woollen rug or blanket. Keep the hfinl down, so as not to inhale flame.

FIBE FEOSI ICEROSSNE. Don't Use water, it will spread the flames. Dirt, saii.l, or flour is the best extinguisher^ or smother with woollen rug, table* cluth or carpet.

Sui-TOCATION FROSI IXKALTKG ILLTJmixatino Gas.—Get into fresh air as soon ;is possible and lie down. Keep warm. Take ammonia—twenty drops to a tumbler of water, at frequent intniv.ls, also, two or four drops tinctur»> of mix vonica every hour or two fur five or i~ix h>-urs.

Antidotes I'oii Poisi/xs.— 1. Semi fnr a physidfin. U. Induce vomiting, by tickling throat with feather or finger. D-iuk hot water or strong mustard and water. Swallow sweat oil or whites of pggs. Acids are au ti'iutes for alkalies, ar.d vice versa. Oil must not be u«ed foi phosphorus or sulphur preparations.