Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Maneuver)

Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Maneuver)

Choking While Alone

If you choke while you are alone, use your fists to do thrusts on yourself. Or lean over the back of a chair and press hard to pop out the object.

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Healthwise Staff
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William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
David Messenger, MD
Last Updated:
March 20, 2012
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