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NEW YORK AIRWAYS, INC.
STEWARDESS MANUAL                    
SECTION - FIRST AID
CHAPTER - PART II - COMMON EMERGENCIES
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patient look down, grasp the edge of the upper lid and apply slight pressure on the skin surface of lid with the side of a blunt pencil or match stick. Usually the object can be removed by just touching it. 

3. If the foreign body is not on the surface of the cornea, have the patient wink which will sometimes cause it to fall from the eye. 

4. If it is imbedded in the eye, do not remove it, but advise the patient to see a doctor. 

CONVULSIONS IN YOUNG CHILDREN

1. Symptoms
Convulsions manifest themselves in muscle spasms and twitching. May last a few seconds to many minutes. Convulsions are common in children with diseases such as tonsilities [[tonsillitis]], whooping cough, fever, pneumonia, poisons, etc.

2. Treatment
(1) Victim should lie down and be kept quiet. 

(2) Do not show alarm to the child.

(3) Obtain medical assistance. 

G. DIABETIES [[DIABETES]]

1. Definition... May cause unconsciousness from failure to get insulin or because of an overdose of insulin. If a diabetic passenger becomes airsick, may easily develop an insulin reaction. An insulin reaction will be caused by a lack of sugar in the blood. Most diabetics wear identification and the stewardess should ask for such. 

2. Symptoms
(1) Onset is sometimes sudden

(2) Weakness

(3) Excessive perspiration

(4) Face is pale

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Sales & Service Dept.    Effective: 2-1-62    Revision No.