. Physiology, experimental and descriptive . rious ventilation, disagreeable odors, or even the oversweetodors of such flowers as the tuberose, may cause fainting. Broken Bones. — Keep the patient as quiet as possibletill the physician arrives. There need be no anxiety if thephysician is delayed, as ordinarily no harm comes from wait-ing. If there is inflammation, cold water may be applications are desirable in case of severe bruises. RESUSCITATION FROM DROWNING. 331 If it is necessary to carry the patient, lay him on a board, or atleast keep the injured part as quie
. Physiology, experimental and descriptive . rious ventilation, disagreeable odors, or even the oversweetodors of such flowers as the tuberose, may cause fainting. Broken Bones. — Keep the patient as quiet as possibletill the physician arrives. There need be no anxiety if thephysician is delayed, as ordinarily no harm comes from wait-ing. If there is inflammation, cold water may be applications are desirable in case of severe bruises. RESUSCITATION FROM DROWNING. 331 If it is necessary to carry the patient, lay him on a board, or atleast keep the injured part as quiet as possible ; a cane or um-brella may be tied alongside a leg, and supported by a pillowor a coat. Sometimes the sharp ends of the bones may cut theflesh or even blood tubes. Sunstroke. — Lay the patient in the shade, and pour coldwater over the head. TREATMENT OF THE DROWNED. (As given by the Michigan Board of Health.)Rule 1. Remove all obstructions to breathing. Instantlyloosen or cut apart all neck and waist bands; turn the patient. ?¥- Fig. 96. Resuscitation from 1. on his face, with the head down hill; stand astride the hipswith your face toward his head, and, locking your fingers 332 RESUSCITATION FROM DROWNING together under his belly, raise the body as high as you canwithout lifting the forehead off the ground (Fig. 96, Position1), and give the body a smart jerk to remove mucus from thethroat and water from the windpipe; hold the body sus-pended long enough to count slowly One, Two, Three, Four,Five, repeating the jerk more gently two or three times.
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