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Heimlich Manuever

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HEIMLICH MANUEVER

What is Heimlich Maneuver?


The Heimlich
Maneuver is the
most effective way
to remove
something stuck in
an adults or older
childs throat.
It lifts the
diaphragm and
forces enough air
from the lungs to
remove the

When Do I Use Heimlich Maneuver?


The person is grabbing
the throat with the hand
(the universal sign for
choking)
You notice they are
gagging
You hear a weak
ineffective cough, noisy
breathing, or highpitched sounds
The person is starting to
look blue

Choking Adult
In the event of choking, rescuers should take
action if they see signs of severe airway
obstructions (including poor air exchange and
increased breathing difficulty, a silent cough,
cyanosis or if the person is unable to speak or
breathe).
To differentiate between mild airway obstruction
and severe airway obstruction, the rescuer should
ask, "Are you choking?" If the victim nods yes,
assistance is needed. Choking also often is
indicated by the Universal Distress Signal (hands
clutching the throat).
If the person can speak, cough or breathe, do not

Choking Adult
If the person cannot speak, cough or breathe,
give abdominal thrusts known as the Heimlich
Maneuver.
To employ the Heimlich Maneuver, reach around
the person's waist. Position one clenched fist
above the navel and below the rib cage. Grasp
your fist with your other hand. Pull the clenched
fist sharply and directly backward and upward
under the rib cage six to 10 times quickly.
In case of obesity or late pregnancy, give chest
thrusts.
Continue uninterrupted until the obstruction is
relieved or advanced life support is available. In

Choking Adult

Child (Over one year old)


Perform
abdominal thrusts
(the Heimlich
Maneuver) as
described for
adults.
Avoid being
overly forceful
in order to avert
injury to ribs and
internal organs

Infant (Under one year old)

Support head and neck with


one hand. Place the infant
face down over your forearm,
head lower than torso,
supported on your thigh.
Deliver up to five back blows,
forcefully, between the infant's
shoulder blades using the heel
of your hand.
While supporting the head,
turn the infant face up, head
lower than torso.
Using two or three fingers,
deliver up to five thrusts in the
sternal (breastbone) region.
Depress the sternum to 1

Infant (Under one year old)


Repeat both back blows and
chest thrusts until the foreign
body is expelled or the infant
becomes unconscious.
Do not perform blind finger
sweeps or abdominal thrusts
on infants.
Alternative method: Lay the
infant face down on your lap,
head lower than torso and
firmly supported. Perform up
to five back blows. Turn the
infant on his or her back as a
unit and perform up to five
chest thrusts.

If you are choking and are


alone
Do not panic; if
possible, take slow
breaths.
If available, lean over
the back of a chair
and press hard on
your abdomen and
chest to expel the
object or attempt to
use your fists to give
yourself abdominal
thrusts (Heimlich

If you are choking and are alone


To employ the Heimlich
Maneuver, position one
clenched fist above the navel
and below the rib cage. Grasp
your fist with your other
hand. Pull the clenched fist
sharply and directly backward
and upward under the rib
cage six to 10 times quickly.
Continue uninterrupted until
the obstruction is expelled or
advanced life support is
available. In either case, you
should be examined by a
physician as soon as possible.

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