Schafer’s Prone Pressure Method
Q. State method of artificial respiration and claim.
Schafer’s prone pressure method :
- Lay the patient on his belly, one arm extended directly overhead, the other arm bent at elbow and with the face turned outward and resting on the second hand of forearm, so that the nose and mouth are free for breathing.
- Kneel, straddling the patient’s thighs, with your knees placed at such a distance from the hip bones. Place the palms of the hands on the back with fingers resting on the ribs, the late finger just touching the lowest rib, with the thumb and fingers in a natural position, and the lips of fingers just out of sight.
- With arms held straight, swing forward slowly so that the weight of your body is gradually brought to bear upon the patient. The shoulder should be directly over the heel of the hand at the end of the forward swing. Do not bend your elbows. This operation should take about two seconds Pressure should not be exceeded and should be suited to the site and body structure of the patient pressure should be applied gradually and not suddenly. Now immediately swing backwards is to completely remove the pressure. After 2 seconds, swing forward again, thus repeat deliberately twelve to fifteen times a minute.
- As soon as this artificial respiration has been started and while it is being continued, an assistant should loosen any tight clothing about the patients neck, Chest, or waist. Keep the patient warm Do not give any liquid whatever by mouth until the patient is fully conscious.
- To word strain on the heart when patient revives, he should be kept lying down and not allowed the doctor has not arrived by the time the patient has revived, he should be water, or a hot drink of coffee or tea, etc. The patient should be kept warm. to stand or sit up given some stimulant, such as one teaspoonful of aromatic spirits of ammonia is a small glass of water, or a hot drink of coffee or tea, etc. The patient should be kept warm.