In Case of Accident

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 2 December 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 (ao 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 chest to expel the air, and repeat the o: oi tion. 7. don't give up-! People imve been Sdved 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 oh 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, Sweec or olive oil and lime water.

Cinders in the Eye.—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 eye

Fire ix one's Clothing.— Don't run—especially not down stairs or oat of doors. Eoll on carpet, or wrap in woollen vug or blanket. Keep the head down, so as not to inhale flame. Fibe Piio.Ar kerosene.—Don't use water, it will spread the flames. Dirt, sari.', or flour is the best extinguisher, or smother with woollen rug, tablecloth or cerpet. Suffocation vnosi iniialinq illuminating Gas.—Get into fresh air as soon as possible and lie down. Keen warm. Take ammonia—twenty drops to a tumbler of water, at frequent interv:ils, also, two or four drops tinctureofuux vonica every hour or two for live or six hours.

Antidotes fou PoisoNs.-1. Send for a physician. 2. Induce vomiting, by tickling throat with feather or finger. D ink hot water or strong nurture; and water. Swallow sweat oil or whites of Pgg S . Acids are antidotes for alkalies, nnd vice versa. Oil must not be used foi phosphorus or sulphur preparations.