Removing a foreign object from the airway using the Heimlich Maneuver also called Abdominal Thrusts. These are the steps to save someone else’s life or YOUR OWN!
INSTRUCTION AND ILLUSTRATION OF A HEIMLICH MANEUVER ON SOMEONE ELSE:
Vector – vector illustration of a Heimlich maneuver on oneself
ABDOMINAL THRUSTS ESPECIFICS
TECHNIQUE TO MAKE A FIST
NOTE: Repeat the instructions 5 to 6 times.
Good to know…..used once on my grandson…twice on my wife…once on myself!
You’ve saved 3 lives already, Hal, using this method. Awesome! Sorry it took me so long to answer, I have been occupied.
Thank God … Over a 20+ year span …
hahaha, one life saved is 20 to 80 year span is a marvelous, wonderful AWESOME thing to do. You are especial, Hal!
For kids you use your fist but you use the thumb knuckle in place. Also, a good slap on the back between the blades works wonders.
Thank you for adding this interesting information, Alex!
Wow, this is great, thank you!
You are welcome, Christy! 👍😊💙