How to save someone that’s choking (Heimlich Maneuver)

[LilJeepgirl]

Side note.... you may crack ribs while doing this but its better than chocking to death.

[E_melxa]

Im not sure if its different over in America, but here in the UK, this is what you do if someone is choking:

1 - Ask them if they're choking, it sounds stupid but they may be coughing or messing around.

2 - Encourage them to cough. Just ask "Can you try cough it out for me?" This may avoid any unneccessary use of force.

3 - Perform UP TO 5 back slaps. Take the palm of your hand and strike them hard between the shoulder blades, checking between each slap to see if the object has been expelled. Just a heads up, this WIL HURT, so remember to tell the person what you're doing.

4 - Perform UP TO 5 abdominal thrusts. If 5 back slaps do not expel the object, take your fist and place above their belly button but under their ribcage. Then, with your other hand clasp it around your wrist and push inwards and upwards, remembering to check between each thrust to see if the object has been expelled. If you do this, the person MUST go see a medical professional since there is a chance you’ve broken a rib or ruptered something internally.

5 - If you’ve done 5 back slaps and 5 abdominal thrusts but the object is still in there, repeat steps 3 and 4. At this point also call an ambulance (999 in the UK, 112 in Europe, 911 in America). If the casualty goes unresponsive at any point be prepared to perform the primary survey and possibly CPR.

I hope this helps! I just think the UK methos is alot better since there are so many aways to avoid force that could possibly cause severe internal bleeding.

[keatonscreations]

My son is ten and I’ve taught him this and CPR so far. I hope to God he never needs to use it, but if he does, he’ll know what to do. Thanks for the great info!

[hollietodd]

I choked when i was around 10yrs old. My brother and sister were at the table eating too and thought i was joking 🙄 They waited til I fell onto the floor to go get anyone. My stepdad came running, snatched me off the floor, performed the heimlich and saved my life. It hurt pretty bad for a few days but i was alive.

[kittyslyfox]

I did this when my cousin was chocking one day I was 13 and she was 11 yay Med videos 🤣 I’m 21 now

[Dr.Sara]

Great video❤... Also Heimlich maneuver can be self administrative ... Could you please make a video on eplise maneuver done to detect bppv?

[LittleSko]

I had this happen to me before. Minor item, managed to get it out in two goes. No injury was sustained

[JordiBriscoe]

Abdominal thrusts. Not heimlich no more

[bopcity]

thought heimlich was outdated and back blows + chest thrusts were better?

[cyanide]

I had to perform it three times on my father, two of those case he was unconscious. Once he fell flat on his back and we couldn't hoist him up, so I had to improvise... Fortunately, it worked anyways

[jessie]

HeimNICK?! Sorry, what 🤣 not only is this manoeuvre outdated but he mispronounced it. Getting Zoidberg vibes from this guy..

[Alottlewiser]

Youre not showing it that woman is
Youre just milkin it

[bodhidharmashmarma]

What if it's a really fat person? Should you just punch them in that spot? Like a good knuckley uppercut?

[lovelyarman]

We need original video link this guy explain but still this short is bulshhhht