THE HOLGER NIELSEN METHOD This simple method of restoring the breath of the drowned has saved innumerable lives. It is reproduced here so it may become more widely known in the Maori world. Movement One: The victim's arms are folded and his face turned sideways and placed on his hand. The operator kneels at the head and prepares to apply pressure on the shoulder blades. Movement Two: Rock forward on straight elbows until arms are nearly vertical, gently applying pressure (adult 33 to 44 lbs, small women and children from 5 to 15 years, 22 to 26 lbs, toddlers 2 to 4 lbst. Movement Three: Rock back slowly, sliding hands to victim's arms just above elbow, grasp arms and continue to rock backward. Movement Four: Raise the arms until slight tension is felt and draw them slightly towards the operator, to elevate and expand the chest. Finally lower the arms, completing the cycle. (Photographs—National Publicity Division)