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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    HYGIENE, downwards against the sides of his chest, for two seconds. [By this means foul air is expelled from the lungs by depressing the ribs.—See Fig. 34, Expiration.] FIQ. 34.—EXPIRATION. Thirdly.—Continue these movements.—Repeat these mea- sures alternately, deliberately, and perseveringly, fifteen times in a minute, until a spontaneous eflfort to respire he perceived. [By these means an exchange of air ia produced in the lungs similar to that effected by natural respiration.] When a spontaneous efi^ort to respire is perceived cease to imitate the movements of breathing, and proceed to induce circu- lation and warmth (as below). EuLB i.—To excite Respiration.—During the emplojTnent of the above method excite the nostrils with snuff or smelling-salts, or tickle the throat with a feather. Rub the chest and face briskly, and dash cold and hot water alternately on them. Friction of the limbs and body with dry flannel or cloths should be had recourse to. When there is proof of returning respiration, the individual may be placed in a warm bath, the movements of the arms above described being continued until respiration is fuUy restored. Raise the body in twenty seconds to a sitting position,