Hygiene, or, The principles of health : adapted to the requirements of the Science and art department, South Kensington / by John J. Pilley.

  • Pilley, John J.
Date:
1888
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    of medical assistance, or untU the pulse and breathing have ceased for an hour. KuLE I.—To adjust the Patient's Position.—Flace the patient on his back on a flat surface, inclined a little from 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. Eemove all tight clothing about the necK and chest. Rule 2.—To maintain a Free Entrance of Air into the Wind- pipe. Cleanse the mouth and nostrilsj open the mouth; draw forward the patient's tongue, and keep it forward: an elastic baM over the tongue and under the chin wiU answer this purpose. EuLE 3.—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 it draion into the lungs by raising the ribs.—See Fig. 33, Inspiration.] FIQ. 33.—INSPIRATION. Secondly.—Induce expiration.—Immediately turn down the patient's arms, and press them firmly but gently