Heimlich Maneuver (1)

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Definition of Heimlich Maneuver

Emergency procedure to save individual who is choking

Victim's situations that require Heimlich Maneuver (1)

Holding the neck with both hands

Victim's situation that require Heimlich Maneuver (2)

Unable to speak/cough

Victim's situation that require Heimlich Maneuver (3)

Difficulty in breathing

Victim's situation that require Heimlich Maneuver (4)

Skin, lips and nails appear bluish or blackish

Procedure of Heimlich Maneuver (1)

Stand behind the victim and bend his body forward

Procedure of Heimlich Maneuver (2)

Put arms around the victim from behind and clench a fist with right hand

Procedure of Heimlich Maneuver (3)

Place the right fist between the navel and below the ribs of the victim

Procedure of Heimlich Maneuver (4)

Press and jerk upwards with quick force

Hand position when doing the Heimlich Manoeuvre

Between the navel and below the ribs

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