Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 83, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 April 1913 — Rescue From Electric Shock. [ARTICLE]

Rescue From Electric Shock.

In dealing with persons suffering from electrical shdpk, if the victim remains in contact with the circuit his body must not he touched by the rescuer, but the latter may pull him out of contact by hauling on the clothing, or be may take off his own coat, Insert his hand in the sleeve and then handle the victim with little or no risk. Almost any article of clothing or material may be used, provided it is dry and of moderate thickness. Dr. Morton points out that death from electrical shock is only <n apparent death at first, and that there is practically always a time during which it is possible to resuscitate the victim by artificial respiration.—The Lancet