3. The pulse is weak and rapid.
4. The patient is usually not unconscious.
Treatment—1. Remove the patient to a cool place and have him lie down.
2. Loosen the clothing.
3. Give him a cold drink to sip.
4. Put cold cloths on his head.
5. Send for the doctor.
6. If necessary, give stimulant as in fainting.
8. (a) CHOKING: (b) HICCOUGH
(a) Choking—Choking is produced by something lodged in the throat, does not require artificial respiration, but a smart slap on the back to aid in dislodging whatever is blocking the air passage. It may be necessary to have the patient upside down, head lower than feet, to aid in getting out the foreign body. This is a comparatively simple matter with a child, but is not so easy with an adult. When the object is not too far down the throat it may be necessary for someone to use his fingers to pull out the offending substance to keep the patient alive until the doctor can arrive. In this case wedge the teeth apart with something to prevent biting before trying to grasp the object.