The Heimlich maneuver (spelled manoeuvre in British English), also known as an abdominal thrust, is a first-aid procedure used to treat upper-airway obstructions (or choking) by foreign objects. American doctor Henry Heimlich is often credited for its development.
The Heimlich maneuver (spelled manoeuvre in British English), also known as an abdominal thrust, is a first-aid procedure used to treat upper-airway obstructions (or choking) by foreign objects. American doctor Henry Heimlich is often credited for its development.
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