In Case of Accident

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 2 September 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. lake a deep breath and breathe it forcibly into the mouth of patient, compress the ahest to expel the air, and repeat the operation. 7. don't give up! People have been Sdved after houks of patient, vigorous effort. 8. When breathing begins get patient into a warm bed, give warm drinks, or spirits in teaspoonsiull, fresh air, and quiet.

Burns or Scald?.—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. Sweet or olive oil and lime water.

Cinders in the Eye.—Koli 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 oxe's Clothing.— Don't run—especially not dowu stairs or out of doors. Roll on carpet, or wrap in woollen rug or blanket. Keep the head down, so as not to inhale flame. Fxhk i-aost kerosene.—Don't uso water, it will spread the flames. Jjirt, san I, or flour is the best extinguisher' or smother with woollen rug, table* cloth or crpet.

Kui-FOCATION 1.-11OM IXHALING ILLUmixatixo Gas>.—Get into fresh air as soon iis possihle and lie down. Keep warm. Take ammonia— twenty drops to a tumbler of water, at frequent iutniv.U, also, two or t'<»ur drops tinc-tui-f nfnux vomca every hour or two for {i\-o or six li"urs.

Antido-ies- for PoisoNs.— 1. Henri fi-r a physiuifin. 'J. Induce vomiting, hv tickling throat with feathfr or unyi-r. I) iuk hot wa'er or strong iiiu.-tard and water. Swallow sweat oil >>r whites of pggs. Acids are an tidotes for alkalies, and vice versa. Oil must not be used foi phosphorus or sulphur preparation.l:.