This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1885 Excerpt: ... repeat the rubbing. Avoid the use of bellows, or any forcing instrument; also, the warm bath, and all rough treatment. Silvester's Method.--The body being placed on the back (either on a flat surface or, better, on a plane inclined a little from the feet upwards), a firm cushion, or some similar support, should be put ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1885 Excerpt: ... repeat the rubbing. Avoid the use of bellows, or any forcing instrument; also, the warm bath, and all rough treatment. Silvester's Method.--The body being placed on the back (either on a flat surface or, better, on a plane inclined a little from the feet upwards), a firm cushion, or some similar support, should be put under Fig. 2. the shoulders, the head being kept in a line with the trunk. The tongue should be drawn forward (grasping it by a handkerchief to get a hold on it), so as to project a little from the side of the mouth; then the arms should be drawn upwards until they nearly meet above the head (the operator grasping them just above the elbows), (Fig. i), and then at once lowered and replaced at the side (Fig. 2). This should be immediately followed by pressure with both hands upon the belly just below the breast-bone. This process is to be repeated not more than fifteen times in a minute. As soon as the natural movements of breathing recommence, cease the employment of artificial means, unless the efforts are feeble and imperfect. Should no natural respiration supervene, a dash of hot water (1200 Fah.), or of cold water, may be used. Howard's Method.--1st. Instantly turn the pa. tient's face downwards, with a large firm roll of clothing under the stomach and chest. Press with your weight two or three times, for four or five seconds each time, upon the patient's back, so that the water is pressed out of the lungs and stomach, and drains freely downwards out of the mouth. Then 2d. Quickly turn the patient face upwards, the roll of clothing put under his back just below the shoulder-blades, the head hanging back as low as possible. Place the patient's hands together above his head. Kneel with patient's hips between your knees. Fix your elbows agai...
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