Kappo

The above characters are Katsu (resuscitation) and Ho (method). Together, they are pronounced Kappo. While there are many of these methods, Prof. Okazaki only taught eleven of them at the Okugi class in 1948.
 

1.

No Kappo

Head resuscitation

2.

Se Kappo

Back resuscitation

3.

Hon Kappo

Chest resuscitation

4.

Hanaji Tome

Nosebleed stop

5.

Kin Kappo

Testicle resuscitation

6.

Sui Kappo

Water (drowning) resuscitation

7.

Kubi Kappo

Neck (hanging) resuscitation

8.

Ashi Kappo

Foot resuscitation

9.

Tanden Kappo

Abdomen resuscitation

10.

Jinzo Kappo

Kidney resuscitation

11.

Zuno Kappo

Brain resuscitation (5 methods)

Note 1: Detailed descriptions of these techniques are not provided.

Note 2: The correct Japanese pronunciation of Kappo places the emphasis on the pp and uses a short a-sound at the beginning and a long o-sound at the end.


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