Death only apparent - In many cases where persons electric shocks, death is only apparent with the prompt application of first-aid, practically every victim can be received.

Method of Resuscitation - The method of resuscitation resorted to should be that known as artificial respiration. Necessity of steady persistent effort - Steady persistent effort is one of the essential conditions of successful attempts to restore animation. In case of serve shock, respiration is seldom established under one hour, while three hours may be necessary to restore normal breathing. Do not stop arificial respiration until the patient breathes normally or until a doctor has pronounced life extinct.

Break the electric circuit at once and remove the body from contact with the line conductor.

Do not touch the man's body with bare hands. If gloves are not available fold your cloth or newspaper into two or three folds and using this as a pad, take hold of the body and pull it away from the circuit or a broom handle may be used to raise the body or to detach the wires from it.

No time should be lost in sending for a qualified medical man.

In the meantime the body should be placed downwards preferably on dry matters, the nose and mouth being quite free for breathing. Then start artificial breathing by leaning forward over the patient, produce a firm, steady downward pressured. Next release all pressure by swinging your body backward without lifting your hands from the patient.

Repeat this until natural breathing is established.

Stimulants should not be administered, unless recommended by a medical man. If doctor is not present, a teaspoonful of salvolatile in a small glass of water may be given if the patient can swallow. Patient should not be disturbed until he is breathing normally

Complete rest is essential for a day or two. Under no circumstances should a man be allowed to return to work immediately.