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"The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training"

Apply this pressure at the rate of from 12 to 15
times a minute.
[Illustration: PRESSURE RELAXED]
5. Do not attempt to give him any kind of liquids while he is
unconscious.
6. Apply warm blankets as soon as possible.
7. Never say "He is dead"--Work on his body for at least an hour.

SUNSTROKE--(THE SKIN IS HOT)

A sunstroke is accompanied by the following symptoms: headache,
dizziness, sense of oppression, nausea, colored vision, and often the
patient becomes insensible. The muscles are relaxed, face flushed, skin
hot, pulse rapid, and the temperature rises. The breathing is labored.
Treatment: Reduce the temperature as rapidly as possible, with ice or
cold water; get the patient in the shade. Loosen clothing.

HEAT EXHAUSTION--(THE SKIN IS COOL)

Symptoms: Nausea, a staggering gait, pulse is weak, and the patient
may quickly become unconscious. The skin is cool. This condition is
dangerous.
Treatment: Rub the limbs vigorously. Give stimulants; apply heat.

BURNS

Do not pull the clothing from the burnt part, but rip or cut it off.


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