Heimlich manoeuvre
Abdominal thrust technique
The Heimlich manoeuvre (or maneuver in American spelling) is an emergency technique for dislodging an object from the airway of a choking person.
The rescuer stands behind the victim, wraps their arms around the torso, and delivers sharp upward thrusts to the abdomen just below the ribcage, forcing air from the lungs to expel the obstruction.
Named after American physician Henry Heimlich, who developed and promoted it in the 1970s, the technique has saved countless lives and is taught widely in first aid courses.
Blocked respiratory passage
- foreign objectItem where it shouldn't be
- asphyxiationDeath from oxygen loss
- suffocationFatal lack of air
- gaggingReflex throat constriction
coughing · wheezing · blockage · dislodging · respiratory distress · choking hazard · aspiration · bolus
Muscle separating chest, abdomen
- airwayPassage for breath
- tracheaRespiratory airway tube
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
abdominal cavity · rib cage · windpipe · larynx · epiglottis · thoracic · abdominal wall
Emergency rescue person
Initial crisis scene personnel
- bystanderOne who observes nearby
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
- quick-thinkingMentally rapid, resourceful
- reactAnswer a stimulus
urgent · crisis · 911 · emergency response · time-critical · restaurant · cafeteria · nursing home
Choking rescue technique
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- back blowsForceful strikes dislodging obstructions
- navelCord attachment remnant
- self-administeredApplied by the subject
Emergency revival training credential
- safety trainingTeaching proper precautions
- Red CrossInternational emergency relief organization
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- mannequinLife-sized display figure
practice · AED · certification · refresher · workplace safety · lifeguard training
airway obstruction
Blocked respiratory passage
- foreign objectItem where it shouldn't be
- asphyxiationDeath from oxygen loss
- suffocationFatal lack of air
gagging · coughing · wheezing · blockage · dislodging · respiratory distress · choking hazard · aspiration · bolus · lodged
diaphragm
Muscle separating chest, abdomen
lungs · abdominal cavity · rib cage · windpipe · larynx · epiglottis · thoracic · abdominal wall
lifesaver
Emergency rescue person
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
- altruismPrioritizing others' wellbeing
courage · intervention · aid · gratitude · bystander effect
first responder
Initial crisis scene personnel
- bystanderOne who observes nearby
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
- quick-thinkingMentally rapid, resourceful
react · urgent · crisis · 911 · emergency response · time-critical · restaurant · cafeteria · nursing home · recognition
abdominal thrusts
Choking rescue technique
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- back blowsForceful strikes dislodging obstructions
- navelCord attachment remnant
self-administered · standing position · hand positioning · repetition
CPR certification
Emergency revival training credential
- safety trainingTeaching proper precautions
- Red CrossInternational emergency relief organization
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
mannequin · practice · AED · certification · refresher · workplace safety · lifeguard training
Heimlich manoeuvremouth-to-mouth resuscitation
Breathing for someone else
rescue breathing · artificial respiration · kiss of life · mouth-to-mouth · CPR
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