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Video: How to do the Heimlich

Posted April 1, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, Special Features, Videos

What do you do if a friend or loved one - or even a stranger - is choking, and first-aid isn’t readily available? You should be able to handle such a medical emergency on your own, and this video can help.

The Heimlich Maneuver is a series of deep abdominal thrusts meant to lift the diaphragm and alleviate blocked airways - it’s a lifesaving skill that every woman should know how to do properly. Doing the Heimlich incorrectly is dangerous, and can cause damage to the ribs and abdomen, and even make the choking worse. To learn the correct technique, watch this video tutorial:

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