Do you know how to give the Heimlich manoeuvre? What do President Ronald Reagan, Elizabeth Taylor, Cher, Goldie Hawn and Homer Simpson have in common? All had their lives saved thanks to the Heimlich manoeuvre, which turns 50 today. In fact, Homer’s rescue by his pal Lenny even helped save the life of a young boy.
How to help someone choking Only give the Heimlich to someone who is conscious and choking. Someone who is choking may be clutching at their chest or neck and won’t be able to speak, breathe or cough. Follow the steps below to help: 1. Encourage them to cough If they are mildly choking, coughing is usually enough to help clear the blockage If they are unable to cough, move to step 2. 2. Give up to five back blows.
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