Many choking deaths can be prevented with these steps. July 28, 2010 — -- If you saw a person choking, would you know what to do? The Heimlich maneuver sounds familiar, but the technique is now ...

The Heimlich maneuver was first described in the June 1974 edition of Emergency Medicine, and then later that same month in the popular press with a widely syndicated article from the Chicago Daily ...

Peter Heimlich, son of the late doctor known for the Heimlich maneuver, believes the method that's credited with saving thousands of lives may not be the most effective way to save someone from ...

To a chest thrust with these fingers, pressing straight down on the chest so that it moves about one and a half inches. Then allow the chest to come back to its normal position. Perform five of these ...

A while ago, I wrote a column on the Heimlich maneuver, a well-known method to save choking victims. After the column appeared, I received an email from Peter Heimlich, the son of the late Henry ...

With children or babies, Dunne recommended kneeling down to their level for the back blows or leaning them over a knee to ...

Choking emergencies develop rapidly and require immediate, decisive action to prevent tragic outcomes. When someone cannot breathe, speak, or cough forcefully due to an airway obstruction, permanent ...

A CHILD choking is a parent’s worst nightmare, so it’s not surprising if you panic or your mind goes blank in the moment. But there’s a vital first aid step you might forgetting about in the moment ...

What is Basic Life Support (BLS)? Ever wondered what you'd do in a life-or-death situation? Basic Life Support (BLS) is like your emergency toolkit for those critical moments. It's a set of skills ...

Knowing how to help when an infant is choking can save their life. Acting promptly and calling 911 to get help from first responders are both essential. Choking is a leading cause of death among young ...