How to Do the Heimlich Maneuver
October 07, 2017 • 20,248 views
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Until 1972, before the Heimlich maneuver was developed, the sixth leading cause of accidental death was choking, usually on a bite of food, and for young children, a small toy or other object
One of the most common misconceptions in first aid is that slapping someone on the back when they’re choking will help bring the foreign object out, but instead, it often drives it further down, lodging it more firmly in their airway
Heimlich wanted his procedure to be so simple anyone could use it, including a child, who incidentally should be kept away from choking hazards such as balloons, batteries and marbles
Pushing on the diaphragm forces air from the lungs and throat, forcing a trapped object out, but experts caution that the maneuver should only be used on someone who is choking
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