In Case of Accident

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 12 August 1915, Page 4

In Case of Accident

Dnowxixo.—Loosen clotliiug if any. 2. Empty lungs of . water Ky laying body on its stomach, and lifting it by the middle so that the head hangs down. Jerk the body a few times. o. 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. dux't give up ! People have been saved after irouits 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.

Burns or Scalds.—Cover with cooking soda and lay wet cloths over it. White of eggs and olive oil. Olive oil or linseed oil, plain, or mixed with whiting. Swecr or olive oil and lime water.

Oindehs in xiiK Eyh.—Koll soft paper up like a lamplighter, and wet the tip to remove, or use a medicine-dropper to draw it out. Hub the other e}e.

Fun-; ix oxi:'s Clothing.— Don't run—especially not down stairs or out of doors. l!o!l on'carpet, or wrap in woollen ri;- or blanket. Keep the heiid iluwn, so as not to inhale ll une. Fii.i-: ki;o>[ kkkosknk.—Don't i^:o wnter, it will suread the flamos. Dirt, Kan i, or [lour is the host uxtinguislier, or smother with Wooih-u rug, tables do:ii or e")'pet.

■Sl'Fl'-oCATION l''j:o.\l JMlALl.\(i 11/LtJ--Mi.\Aj'i.\'i) Gas.—Uot into fresh air as stion us possible and lib down. Keen warm. Take auummia— tweiUv drops to n tumbler oi' water, at froijuput int«i v.ils, also, two or four drop« tiucturo of mix vonica every hour or two for (ivo or Imurs.

A.vniMViKs l'ok Pois:i,Ns.— 1. Send for a physician. 2. Induce vomiting, by tickling throat with feather or finger. Dnnk hot water or strong inu&tard aud water. Swallow sweat oil or whites of eggs. Acids are antidotes i'or alkalies, ■ and vice versa. Oil must not bo used foi phosphorus or sulphur preparation*-.