自缢者，自旦至暮，虽已冷必可治；自暮至旦，则难治，阴气盛也。然予尝见自暮至旦
而犹救活者，不可轻弃也。救治之法，先将人抱下，以被褥塞住谷道，次将绳索徐徐解去
不得遽然截断，然后将手按摩胸堂，若有气自口出，微有呼吸，即以好肉桂心二、三钱，
煎汤灌之。若已僵直，令两人以竹管吹其两耳，然后以半仙丸，纳鼻孔中，并研末，吹入耳
中。但心头温者，虽一日犹可活也。
摧压者，或坠堕，压复打伤，心头温者，皆可救也。将本人如僧打坐，令一人提住头发
用半仙丸纳入鼻中，并以广三七二、三钱，煎酒灌之。青木香煎酒灌之亦佳。
溺水者，捞起，以其人横伏牛背上，如无牛，以凳代之，沥去其水，用半仙丸纳入鼻中
或用搐鼻散吹之，仍以生姜自然汁灌之，但鼻孔无血出者，皆可救也。
魇魅者，梦而不醒也。此浊气顽痰闭塞所致。先用通天散吹鼻中，随用苏合香丸灌之。
或用韭根捣汁灌之，或用姜汁，或用葱白酒灌之。但卧处原有灯，则存，如无灯，切不可以
灯照其面，只可远远点灯耳。一法，令人痛咬其大拇指，而唾其面，即活。
服毒者，砒信为重也。用小蓟根捣汁饮之，立救。或用黄矾散治之，据云奇效。
又救自刎法，若喉管未断，急以麻线缝定，用金疮药浓敷之，以布缠定，旬日自愈。
五绝，指的是五种看似死亡的情况：一是上吊自缢，二是重物压砸或挤压，三是溺水，四是因邪气侵扰导致的昏厥（魇魅），五是服毒。
对于自缢者，如果是从早晨到傍晚发生的，即使身体已经变冷也必定可以救治；如果是从傍晚到早晨发生的，则难以救治，因为此时阴气旺盛。然而，我曾见过从傍晚到早晨发生却仍然救活的情况，所以不可轻易放弃。救治的方法，先将人抱下来，用被褥塞住肛门，然后慢慢解开绳索，不得突然截断绳子，接着用手按摩胸部。如果口中有气呼出，有微弱的呼吸，就立即用优质的肉桂心二、三钱，煎汤灌服。如果身体已经僵硬，让两个人用竹管向双耳吹气，然后将半仙丸纳入鼻孔中，并将药研成末吹入耳中。只要心窝处还有余温，即使过了一天也还可以救活。
对于被重物压砸或坠落打击伤者，只要心窝处有余温，都可以抢救。让患者像僧人打坐那样盘腿坐着，让一人提起其头发，将半仙丸纳入鼻中，并用广三七二、三钱，用酒煎煮后灌服。用青木香煎酒灌服也很好。
对于溺水者，捞起后，让患者横趴在牛背上，如果没有牛，可以用凳子代替，沥干体内的水，将半仙丸纳入鼻中，或者用搐鼻散吹入鼻腔，仍用生姜自然汁灌服。只要鼻孔没有出血流出，都可以抢救。
魇魅，是指做梦而醒不过来。这是由于浊气和顽痰闭塞所致。先用通天散吹入鼻中，随即用苏合香丸灌服。或者用韭根捣汁灌服，或者用姜汁，或者用葱白酒灌服。只要睡觉的地方原来有灯亮着，人就还能存活；如果没有灯，千万不要用灯光照他的脸，只能在远处点灯。还有一种方法，让人用力咬他的大拇指，并向他的脸上吐唾沫，人就能活过来。
服毒的情况，以砒霜和信石最为严重。用小蓟根捣汁饮用，可以立即急救。或者用黄矾散治疗，据说效果奇特。又有一种救治割喉的方法，如果喉管没有完全断裂，急忙用麻线缝合固定，用金疮药浓敷在上面，用布缠绕固定，十天左右即可自愈。
The "Five Extremes" refer to five conditions that appear fatal: first, hanging (self-strangulation); second, crushing or compression injuries; third, drowning; fourth, fainting caused by evil qi invasion (Yanmei); and fifth, poisoning.
For those who have hanged themselves, if the incident occurred from morning to evening, they can certainly be treated even if the body has become cold; if it occurred from evening to morning, treatment is difficult due to the prevalence of Yin Qi. However, I have witnessed cases where individuals were saved despite the time elapsed from evening to morning, so one must not give up easily. The rescue method involves first carrying the person down, stuffing the anus with bedding, then slowly untie the rope without abruptly cutting it. Next, massage the chest. If breath is exhaled from the mouth and there is a faint respiration, immediately administer a decoction made from 2-3 qian of high-quality Cinnamomi Cortex Heart (Rouguixin). If the body is stiff, have two people blow air into both ears using a bamboo tube, then insert Banxian Wan (Half-Immortal Pill) into the nostrils and blow powdered medicine into the ears. As long as warmth remains in the heart region, survival is possible even after a day.
For those crushed by falling objects or beaten by impact, rescue is possible as long as warmth remains in the heart region. Position the patient in a lotus position similar to a monk meditating. Have one person hold their hair while inserting Banxian Wan (Half-Immortal Pill) into the nose. Administer a decoction of Guang Sanqi (Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma) 2-3 qian in wine. A decoction of Qingmuxiang (Aucklandiae Radix) in wine is also effective.
For drowning victims, lift them out and place them prone across a cow's back; if no cow is available, use a stool instead, allowing water to drain. Insert Banxian Wan (Half-Immortal Pill) into the nostrils or use Chubi San (Nose-Snuffing Powder) blown into the nasal cavity. Administer fresh Ginger Juice (Shengjiang Zhi). Rescue is possible provided no blood flows from the nostrils.
Yanmei refers to remaining unconscious after dreaming. This is caused by the obstruction of turbid Qi and stubborn phlegm. First, blow Tongtian San (Sky-Penetrating Powder) into the nose, followed by administering Suhexiang Wan (Styrax Pill). Alternatively, administer juice extracted from Leek Roots (Jiu Gen), Ginger Juice (Jiang Zhi), or scallion white mixed with liquor. If a lamp was originally lit in the sleeping area, the person may survive; if no lamp was present, do not shine light directly on the face, but only place a lamp at a distance. Another method involves having someone bite the thumb hard and spit on the face, which can restore life.
Regarding poisoning, arsenic (Pishuang) and realgar/orpiment mixtures (Xinshi) are the most severe. Immediate rescue can be achieved by drinking juice extracted from Small Thistle Root (Xiaoji Gen). Alternatively, treat with Huangfan San (Yellow Alum Powder), which is reportedly highly effective. For self-inflicted throat cuts, if the trachea is not completely severed, suture it immediately with hemp thread, apply a thick layer of Jinchuang Yao (Metal Wound Medicine), and bind tightly with cloth; spontaneous healing occurs within ten days.