If, after using one of the above methods, evidence of recovery appears, such as an occasional gasp or muscular movement, the efforts to produce artificial respiration must not be discontinued, but kept up until respiration is fully established.  All wet clothing should then be removed, the patient rubbed dry, and if possible placed in bed, where warmth and warm drinks can be properly administered.  A small amount of nourishment, in the form of hot milk or beef tea, should be given, and the patient kept quiet for two or three days.

[Illustration:  Fig. 167.—­The Marshall Hall Method. (Second position.)]

382.  Sunstroke or Heatstroke.  This serious accident, so far-reaching oftentimes in its result, is due to an unnatural elevation of the bodily temperature by exposure to the direct rays of the sun, or from the extreme heat of close and confined rooms, as in the cook-rooms and laundries of hotel basements, from overheated workshops, etc.

There is sudden loss of consciousness, with deep, labored breathing, an intense burning heat of the skin, and a marked absence of sweat.  The main thing is to lower the temperature.  Strip off the clothing; apply chopped ice, wrapped in flannel to the head.  Rub ice over the chest, and place pieces under the armpits and at the sides.  If there is no ice, use sheets or cloths wet with cold water.  The body may be stripped, and sprinkled with ice-water from a common watering-pot.

If the skin is cold, moist, or clammy, the trouble is due to heat exhaustion.  Give plenty of fresh air, but apply no cold to the body.  Apply heat, and give hot drinks, like hot ginger tea.  Sunstroke or heatstroke is a dangerous affliction.  It is often followed by serious and permanent results.  Persons who have once suffered in this way should carefully avoid any risk in the future.

Chapter XIV.

In Sickness and in Health.

383.  Arrangement of the Sick-room.  This room, if possible, should be on the quiet and sunny side of the house.  Pure, fresh air, sunshine, and freedom from noise and odor are almost indispensable.  A fireplace as a means of ventilation is invaluable.  The bed should be so placed that the air may get to it on all sides and the nurse move easily around it.  Screens should be placed, if necessary, so as to exclude superfluous light and draughts.

The sick-room should be kept free from all odors which affect the sick unpleasantly, as perfumery, highly scented soaps, and certain flowers.  Remove all useless ornaments and articles likely to collect dust, as unnecessary pieces of furniture and heavy draperies.  A clean floor, with a few rugs to deaden the footsteps, is much better than a woolen carpet.  Rocking-chairs should be banished from the sick-room, as they are almost sure to disturb the sick.

A daily supply of fresh flowers tends to brighten the room.  Keep the medicines close at hand, but all poisonous drugs should be kept carefully by themselves and ordinarily under lock and key.  A small table should be placed at the bedside, and on it the bell, food tray, flowers and other small things which promote the comfort of the patient.