It  deserves  to  be  noticed,  that  in  the  beginning  of  this  experiment
in  the  prone  position,  the  head  had  been  allowed  to  hang  over  the
edge  of  the  table ;  all  respiration  was  frustrated  !  SvmK  is  the  imr
portance  of  position.
Reserving  the  full  exposition  of  this  method  oi  postural  respiration,
this  theseopnoea,  (from  ©ecr'jj,  position),-  for  another  occasion,  I  will
conclude  by  reducing  these  views  into  the  simplest  Ruiea  for  the  treat-
ment of  asphyxia.
New  Rvlesfor  the  Treatment  of  Asphyxia.
I.  Send  with  all  speed  for  medical  aid,  for  articles  of  clothing,
blankets,  &c.
II.  Treat  the  patient  on  the  spot,  in  the  open  air,  exposing  the  fac«
and  chest  freely  to  the  breeze,  except  in  too  cold  weather.
I.   To  excite  Respiration^

III.  Place  the  patient  gently  on  the  face,  (to  allow  any  fluids  to  flow
from  the  mouth).
