In Case of Accident

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 21 October 1915, Page 4

In Case of Accident

Drowamng.—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 dowu. Jerk the body a few times. 3. Pull tongue forward, using handkerchief or pin with string if necessary. 4. Imitate motion of respiratioD by aUtentatively 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 yrill 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, cocupress the chppt- to expel the air, and repeat the Oj , v . tion. 7. dux't give up! People h ye been snyed after nouns of patient, vigorous effort. 8. When breathing begins get pationt 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. Sweet or olive oil and 1 i 111 o water.

CixrjEßs ix the Eye.—Koll soft paper up like a lauipli^hter, and wet theitip to remove, or use a medicine-dropper to draw it out. Eub the other eye.

Fire ix oxe's Clothing.— Don't run—especially noi down stairs or out of doors. laoll on carpet, or wrap in woollen rug or blanket. Keep the head down, so as not to inhale fbmie. Vii'.E i-no.M kerosexe.—Don't use water, it will spread the flumes. Dirt, san t, or Hour is the bes-t extinguisher, or sin.)|her with wooilen rug, tablecloth or c^rpot.

•Suffocation fkom. ixiialixg illuiiiXATixo Gas.— Get into fresh an- as soo;i us possible and iiu down. Keep warm, Tuko ammonia.—twenty drojis to a lumliler oi' waloi, ,\t I'roqupnt in-t/M-v ils,'also, two or f.nu- drops tinetun- of mix vouica uw.y\ hour or two for livo or six lumrs.

Axtidoiks fou Poi.«i.\s.— 1. Send f<-v a pliyMciaii. 'J. Jnd'uuß vouiitni^. hy i.:ckJin«j rlir<»;;i: with feailinr or linger. D ink hvt wa'fr or stvontr inu.-tard ai.d water. Swallow sweat oil <v- >vJniess of n|.;gs. dcids are an tidoLos for alkalies, and vice versa. Oil must not be used foj phosphorus or sulphur preparations.