What is the Heimlich maneuver?
The Heimlich maneuver or abdominal thrusts is an emergency response technique to treat upper airway obstructions (or choking) by the foreign material. This method was first described by Dr. Henry Heimlich (an American thoracic surgeon) in 1974. Now he is widely credited as the inventor of the procedure.
Knowing how to do the Heimlich maneuver properly can save someone's life. If you find yourself near someone who needs help, it is very important to determine if the person is truly choking. Common symptoms are: he or she is noisy breathing, unable to speak and cough effectively, his or her lips turned blue or gray. Get the person in a standing position and follow these simple steps:
- From behind, wrap your arms around the victim's waist.
- Make a fist and place the thumb side of your fist against the victim's upper abdomen, below the ribcage and above the navel.
- Grasp your fist with your other hand and press into their upper abdomen with a quick upward thrust. Do not squeeze the ribcage; confine the force of the thrust to your hands.
- Repeat until object is expelled.
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Grady Green
Eddy, me Tarzan . Me from jungle. Me know name of 1000 vines. How many you know. If you know only 500, perhaps this idiocracy of which you speak has chosen you as its next catch.
Jas Newman
A few years ago a 96-year-old woman was sent to an old-folks home in Ohio. At dinner, not knowing anyone, she saw an 87-year-old man sitting at a table that had a vacant place. She asked if she could eat at his table. He welcomed her. Over dinner, she began choking. The 87-year-old resident eating with her turned out to be Dr. Henry Heimlich. He saved her life. God works in mysterious ways.
mkrash
Really great question and the choices to pick from were nicly funny as I just could not let that part go with out mention .
ME
Look different written down.🤷Sould of known
Kevin Dale Streets
Dr. Heimlich is a cousin of Anson Williams, who played Warren "Potsie" Weber on Happy Days.
lucy james
One day I watched how to do this on tv, then the very next day had to use it on my toddler grandson when he swallowed a stone. Worked perfectly and he was fine. :)
Paul Sapphire Gig Lannon
It's not spelled anything like that, forva start. It's manoeuvre.
marian
The options made me smile :-)
Spc Kook Dude
Me and my man were having dinner some years back and I began to choke. He saved my life and I will always feel indebted.
mustangsherry
I had it done to me a few times & it worked well cause i'm still here. Lol
Peter Thomas
Seen it in action - amazing!
ddtrobertd
Micheline Ratcliffe, no it hasn’t changed. Still not recommended by many countries due to ppl doing it incorrectly and causing more harm.
Yevette Allen
Got it
Judy O'Day
Did not know a lot of the meanings to these particular words. Fun though.
Micheline Ratcliffe
I learned first aid in Australia 35 yrs ago and this manoeuvre was NOT recommended because it was dangerous … instead we were told to give 5 sharp thrusts between the shoulder blades. Maybe things have changed since then …
Diane Lynn Kinsman
Keep thinking ought to learn it... Son knows that stuff, has to know for work..
mlphilpot
Pretty good description: I was curious as to how the correct answer would be framed
ann garton
To determine if they are REALLY CHOKING ASK "CAN YOU SPEAK". If they can't, do the maneuver. I've done it 2x in the past in RESTAURANTS! And, yes the food popped out BOTH TIMES.