Accidental injuries, their relief and immediate treatment : how to prevent accidents becoming more serious / by James Cantlie.

  • James Cantlie
Date:
1884
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Credit: Accidental injuries, their relief and immediate treatment : how to prevent accidents becoming more serious / by James Cantlie. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    the feet upwards, raise and support the head and shoulders on a small firm cushion or folded article of dress placed under the shoulder blades. Remove all tight clothing from about the neck and chest. Rule II.—To maintain a free entrance of air into the windpipe. Cleanse the mouth and nostrils, open the mouth ; draw forward the patient’s tongue, and keep it for- ward. An clastic band over the tongue and under the chin will answer this purpose. Rule III.—To imitate the movements of breathing: First. Induce inspiration. Place yourself at the head of the patient, grasp his arms, raise them upwards by the sides of his head, stretch them steadily but gently upwards, for two seconds. [By this means fresh air is drawn into the lungs by raising the ribs.]