The Art of Swimming in the Eton StyleMacmillan, 1875 - 99 páginas |
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The Art of Swimming in the Eton Style (1875) John Leahy,Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant,F. Tarver Sin vista previa disponible - 2008 |
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Página v - Repeat these measures alternately, deliberately, and perseveringly, fifteen times in a minute, until a spontaneous effort to respire is perceived, immediately upon which cease to imitate the movements of breathing, and proceed to induce circulation and warmth.
Página vi - On the restoration of life, a teaspoonful of warm. water should be given; and then, if the power of swallowing has returned, small quantities of wine, -warm brandy and water, or coffee should be administered. The patient should be kept in bed, and a disposition to sleep encouraged.
Página v - Position. — Place 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.
Página vi - The friction must be continued under the blanket or over the dry clothing. Promote the warmth of the body by the application of hot flannels, bottles, or bladders of hot water, heated bricks, etc., to the pit of the stomach, the armpits, between the thighs, and to the soles of the feet.
Página v - The points to be aimed at are — first and immediately, the restoration of breathing; and secondly, after breathing is restored, the promotion of warmth and circulation. The efforts to restore breathing...
Página vii - Bathe when the body is warm, provided no time is lost in getting into the water. Avoid chilling the body by sitting or standing UNDRESSED on the banks or in boats after having been in the water.
Página vii - ... bathe two or three hours after a meal ; the best time for such is from two to three hours after breakfast.
Página v - ... downward, whether on shore or afloat ; exposing the face, neck, and chest to the wind, except in severe weather, and removing all tight clothing from the neck and chest, especially the braces. The points to be aimed at are, first and immediately, the RESTORATION...
Página v - Place the patient on the back on a flat surface, inclined a little upwards from the feet ; raise and support the head and shoulders on a small firm cushion or folded article of dress placed under the shoulder-blades.
Página vi - ... warm brandy and water, or coffee should be given. The patient should be kept in bed, and a disposition to sleep encouraged. During reaction large mustard plasters to the chest and below the shoulders will greatly relieve the distressed breathing. II. — If from Intense Cold. — Rub the body with snow, ice, or cold water.