In Case of Accident

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 26 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 th*t 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 dn 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. lake a dftop 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. Burns or Scald?.—Cover with cooking soda and lay wet cloths over it. White of eggs and olive oil. Ob ye oil or linseed oil, plain, or mixed with whiting. Sweet or olive oil and lime water.

Cinders in the Eye.—Roll 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 ix one's • Clothing.— Don't run—especially not down stairs or out of doors. Eoll on carpet, or wrap in woollen rug or blanket. Keep the ltf*l down, so as not to inhale flame. Fl*E FROJt KEROSENE.—Don't ÜBO water, it will spread the flames. Dirt, san i, or flour is the best extinguisher' <>r smother with woollen rug, tablecloth or c°rpet.

Suffocation from inhaling illuminating Gas.—Get into fresh air as soon as possible and he down. Keep warm. Take ammonia— twenty drops to a tumbler of water, at frequent intniv.ls also, two or ft.ur drops tincture of mix vunica every hour or two for five or t^ix Imurs.

Axtidoies yon Poisons.— 1. Send f'-r a physician. 2. Indncn vomiting, tty tickling throat with feather or finger. D ink hot water or strong mustard and water. Swallow sweat oil «iv whites of oggs. Aciila are an tidi.tes for alkalies, and vice versa. Oil must not be u«ed foj phosphorus or sulphur preparations