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CURE OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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There are several methods of applying artificial respiration,any one of which is good if applied properly. Following are some methods. Artificial Respiration  : (Method -1)  :    (a)  Lay the patient on his stomach with his face to one side. Free the neck from clothing and see           that passage of his throat is clear. Remove false teeth, tobacco etc. if any from the mouth.    (b) Kneel over him or at his side as may be convenient and place the palms of your hands flat in          the small of his back, with the thumbs nearly touching and the fingers spread out on each side           of the body under the lowest side of the ribs.            (c)   With arms staight, lean forward gradually over the patient bringing the wight of your body to                 bear on the patient for about a second Fig 1 .Next release all pressure for about 3 seconds               by swinging your body backward but without lifting yours hands from the patient Fig 2.       (d)  Repeat this application and