Choking rescue Heimlich maneuver: First aid for adults - 03/2012

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Choking rescue Heimlich maneuver: First aid for adults

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Abstract

This brochure details the causes of a blocked airway and offers tips to prevent choking. The steps for choking rescue techniques, the Heimlich maneuver, are given for a conscious adult, for an unconscious adult, and for doing it on yourself.

Author

Neuromuscular Clinic for Swallowing and Speech Disorders

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2001

Revision Date

03/2012

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General Subject

Injuries and First Aid

Specific Subject/Keyword

Heimlich Maneuver

Choking

Languages

English

Record ID

2668