Modern surgery, general and operative . Fig. sV->-—S^lvesteri mfthLi. Inspiration. To make artificial respiration by this method the patient is placed on hisback with a folded coat or blanket under his shoulders. The tongue is pulledforward and held by forceps, a suture, or, in an emergency, may be tied v^-ith a. iig. 550.—Sjlvesters method. Expiration. String, or even a necktie can be used. The operator, kneeling at the head of thepatient, grasps the forearms just below the elbows and circumducts the armsoutward and upward, meanwhile making traction until the arms are perpendicu-lar to the
Modern surgery, general and operative . Fig. sV->-—S^lvesteri mfthLi. Inspiration. To make artificial respiration by this method the patient is placed on hisback with a folded coat or blanket under his shoulders. The tongue is pulledforward and held by forceps, a suture, or, in an emergency, may be tied v^-ith a. iig. 550.—Sjlvesters method. Expiration. String, or even a necktie can be used. The operator, kneeling at the head of thepatient, grasps the forearms just below the elbows and circumducts the armsoutward and upward, meanwhile making traction until the arms are perpendicu-lar to the bodv (Fig. 549). By this movement the chest is expanded and in- 866 Surgery of the Respiratory Organs spiration is caused. The arms are now brought slowly to the sides of the chestand firm pressure is made for two or three seconds, thus forcing the air fromthe lungs and causing expiration (Fig. 550). This procedure should be re-peated about 15 or 16 times a minute. This method is best suited to those overcome by gas, smoke, or apnea otherthan that due to drowning. Howards Method.—This method is now used by the United States LifeSaving service in cases of drowning. The procedure as laid down by is as follows: Rule I: To expel water from the stomach and lungs, strip the patient tothe waist, and,
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