Check The Neck

[Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] hey let's go this guy out all right out there Move Along let's go I'll check the other guy get him [Music] outly hurt hurt [Applause] yound how is he is he alive Bo that was some accident alive yes and not critically injured but because they have failed to take a simple precautionary check the very people who have rushed to his Aid May cost him his life for the accident victim is aaren [Music] jective move it back move it back a little bit where you going fell wait a minute maybe I can help you can help him all right go ahead check the [Music] right fortunately this time another laryngectomy was at the scene like the injured man he has had a total surgical removal of his voice box the larns he's had to learn to speak again and most vitally to Breathe Again solely through an opening in his throat he is one of thousands of neck breathers for them mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is useless F got a good feel just turn it a little will matter a boy now it's F his chest is right chest is rising yeah he's going to respond too good come to come how you feel fine how did you know every laryngectomy should display this sticker one of more occupants of this car is a l injecty he or she breathes through an opening in the neck do not twist head do not throw water on the head keep opening clear of all foreign matter apply oxygen to neck opening only mouth to sto is affected in addition to the sticker which is often found on the rear window ectomy might also have this first aid booklet in the car or in this special litter bag attached to the dashboard of his car everyone who might become interested and concern concerned in the administration of Aid to the neck breather is urged to call for a free copy to County units of the American Cancer Society their telephone numbers are listed in the phone directory this booklet provides detailed information including a diagrammatic explanation of how neck breathing is [Music] accomplished this is a cross-section of the conventional manner of breathing air enters through the nose or mouth as Carri down the tra trachea or windpipe then into the bronchial tubes and finally enters the lungs exhalation reverses the [Music] process in some instances of cancer of the larynx the entire voice box is surgically removed and the tra diverted to the skin surface ectomy this surgical alteration completely and permanently eliminates all connection between mouth and neck and the lungs [Music] a tube is inserted in the opening through which the patient [Music] breathes if we were to place a plastic bag over the head of a conventional breather he would suffocate in a matter of moments this man however is a neck breather and places no Reliance whatsoever on air entering from the nose and mouth in fact for him the application of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or oxygen to the nose or mouth would only Force air into the stomach not the lungs unless such Aid would directly apply to the sto this man would die in the event a laryngectomy need to assist another laryngectomy or a conventional breather two methods of resuscitation will be demonstrated first the Sylvester method pulling the arms outward over the victim's head should allow air to go in pressing the lower chest under the diaphragm should cause air to go out repeat until there is evidence of results keep the victim's head straight this will allow the stom to retain its shape this is most [Music] important this is the hulga neelsen method first put something under the neck of the lomy between the stom and the ground this will keep dirt particles from being inhaled or sucked into the stom propping his nose and Chin in the heel of his shoe will keep his head from slipping out of position for here again it is most important to keep his head straight so that the stomach will not change its [Music] shape press firmly allowing the weight of the upper body to assist in pressing the victim's diaphragm release and pull on the arms repeat until there is evidence of [Music] results this is a medical word bracelet every fling to me we it this bracelet not only identifies a neck breather but also gives special medical information about him he might be a diabetic or allergic to antibiotics they will want to know that at the hospital a collect call anytime day or night to the phone number listed on the bracelet giving his serial number will immediately elicit any information provided in his International [Music] [Applause] file the International Association of lenies an affiliate of the American Cancer Society can provide further information about the men and women who have become neck breathers call on them they will be grateful a human life was saved this time because someone was aware of the need to check the [Music] neck I want aot many of these people have fought a battle with cancer they have not come out unscarred but they have learned more than ever the value of life and they want very very much to live it the removal of the larynx leaves the laryngectomy voiceless only temporarily those who are able learn the esophagal method of speech others require mechanical AIDS last year yes I thought it was very did Joe should Dr so much I know that but Tred to about Jo wom and drink oh come on de don't drink so much why because women don't like a come on now that's the best part of the woman that's when you drink it have a lot of fun it is a didn't they drink too much is no good why not that's the best part don't remember Jim I understand you owned the plane at one time I had a four you come in did you do much flying quite a bit where'd you go we used to go to Long Island oh every Sunday to play golf oh you went that far couple hour trip that's all did your wife like flying too very much she loves the fly there are many opportunities for the laryngectomized to receive free speech lessons with the help of the American Cancer Society frequently the laryngectomy clubs provide free lessons as do the Lost chords of New Jersey [Music] when faced with any emergency in which first aid may be necessary always remember to look for these Clues the larcom's first aid booklet inside the car the window sticker with its instructions for aiding the victim the identification tag with its important medical information and phone number number to call for further [Music] information most important of all check the neck this will instantly identify aomy and you can then render safe effective first aid treatment although you may not have a laryngectomy living in your town or even near it one or more may be injured in your town while driving through it when confronted with an emergency always remember to check the neck [Music] [Applause] [Music] bring it [Applause] [Music] out h