[2] A child or very delicate patient must, of course, be more gently handled.
[3] If there is stuck through the tongue a pin long enough to rest against the teeth and keep the tongue out of the mouth, the desired effect may be obtained.—Editor.
CHAPTER II
Heat Stroke and Electric Shock
How Persons are Overcome by Heat—Treatment of Sunstroke—Peculiar Cases—Dangers of Electric Shocks—How Death is Caused—Rules and Precautions.
HEAT EXHAUSTION.
First Aid Rule 1.—Carry patient flat and lay in shade. Loosen clothes at neck and waist.
Rule 2.—Raise head and give him (a) teaspoonful of essence of ginger in glass of hot water, or give him (b) half a cup of hot coffee, clear.
Rule 3.—Put him to bed.