Heimlich maneuver

Learn the step-by-step first aid instructions on how to do the Heimlich or abdominal thrusts and unblock a person’s airway if they are choking.

Definition Abdominal thrusts, also called the Heimlich manoeuvre or Heimlich maneuver, is a first aid procedure used to treat upper airway obstructions (or choking) by foreign objects. The term Heimlich maneuver is named after Dr. Henry Heimlich, who first described it in 1974. The Heimlich maneuver can be performed on all people. Modifications are necessary if the choking victim is very obese, pregnant, achild, or an infant. Indications that a person’s airway is blocked include: The person…

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How and when to help a choking victim by performing Abdominal Thrusts.

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If someone is choking, it's important you know what to do to help. The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is an emergency response technique that can save a life in seconds. It is a simple action that will often dislodge food or another...

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Administering first aid to save the life of a choking toddler It's common for toddlers to put items and food in their mouths. Sometimes, this tendency can cause a toddler to choke. Children can lose consciousness quickly, so it's important...