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5 Continue artificial respiration till the victim begins to breathe naturally. Please note, in some cases, it may take
hours.
6 When the victim revives, keep the victim warm with a blanket, wrapped up with hot water bottles or warm bricks;
stimulate circulation by stroking the insides of the arms and legs towards the heart.
7 Keep him in the lying down position and do not let him exert himself.

Note: Do not give him any stimulant until he is fully conscious.

TASK 3: Resuscitate the victim by Schafer’s method

Do not use this method in case of injuries to victim on the chest and belly.

1 Lay the victim on his belly, one arm extended direct forward, the other arm bent at the elbow and with the face
turned side ward and resting on the hand or forearm as shown in Fig 1.
2 Kneel astride the victim, so that his thighs are between your knees and with your fingers and thumbs positioned
as in Fig 1.

Fig 1

3 With the arms held straight, swing forward slowly so that the weight of your body is gradually brought to bear
upon the lower ribs of the victim to force the air out of the victim’s lungs as shown in Fig 2.
Fig 2

4 Now swing backward immediately removing all the pressure from the victim’s body as shown in Fig 3, thereby,
allowing the lungs to fill with air.

Fig 3

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CITS : CG & M - Fitter - Exercise 6