In Case of Accident

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 9 December 1915, Page 4

In Case of Accident

Drowxing. — Loosen clothing if any. 2. Empty lungs of water by laying body on its stomach, and lifting it by the middle so tlitxt the head hangs down. Jerk the body a few times. 3. Pull tongue forward, using handkerchief or pin with string if necessary. 4. Imitate motiVm 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 he done gently .but persistently. 5. Apply warmth and friction 0n,,t0 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 d^ep breath and breatho it forcibly into the mouth of patient, compress the chest to expel the air, and repeat the oner> tion. ' 7, don't give up! People have bc^n Snvod after hours of patient, vigorous effort. 8. Whon 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 wot 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.

C'ixmn;a ix tlie Eye.— Koll soft paper up like a lamplighter, and wet the "tip to remove, or use a medicine-dropper to draw it out. Rub the other eve.

Fire in oxr.'s Clothing.-— Don't run-—especially not down stairs or out of doors. Jioll on carpet, or wrap in woollen rug or blanket. Keep the head down, so as not to inhale flame. Fir.X 1.-uoir kerosene.—Don't use water, it will spread lhe flames. Dirt, •sand, or flour is the host extinguisher' or smother with woollen rug, tablecloth or carpet.

Suffocation from inhaling illumixatino Gas.—Get into fresh air as sdon us possible and be down. Keen warm, Ta.ko ammonia—twsntv drops 10 si tunibUr of water, at. froquont in-ti-'ivils, aN-o, two or four drup& tinetun? of jinx vonica every hour or two for fivo or .^ix hours. Antidotes fou PoiaoNs.— !. Semi ii'r (i pln-sivruni. 2. Induce voinitni;>-. iiy tickling- tliroat with feather or li'V^tM-. D-iiik hot water ov strong ii.n-{{;m and water. Swallow sweat >■:'■ ■>r .vhilfP o[ pggs. Acids are an-ti'intf-s for alkalies, and vice versa. ()'l must not be used foi phusphorus •-I >nh.hur preparation?.