it removed "Heimlich" from the name "Heimlich maneuver" and relabeled the method as "abdominal thrusts." Second, it changed its protocols so that the recommended way to save a choking victim's ...

The Heimlich maneuver is a first-aid method recommended by most health organizations, which uses abdominal thrusts to dislodge an obstruction from a person’s windpipe. Mass General Brigham ...

Professionals recommend using back blows to try to dislodge the object before attempting abdominal thrusts, also known as the Heimlich maneuver. To administer back blows, stand to the side of the ...

Pull your hands sharply inwards and upwards. Repeat up to five times. This is sometimes called the Heimlich manoeuvre or abdominal thrust. Don’t do this on a child under a year old. Support them, ...

Chris Sununu came to the aid of a contestant choking on a lobster roll at a seafood festival eating contest, using the ...