The Heimlich maneuver was first described in the June 1974 edition of Emergency Medicine, and then later that same month in the popular press with a widely syndicated article from the Chicago Daily ...

To a chest thrust with these fingers, pressing straight down on the chest so that it moves about one and a half inches. Then allow the chest to come back to its normal position. Perform five of these ...

Peter Heimlich, son of the late doctor known for the Heimlich maneuver, believes the method that's credited with saving thousands of lives may not be the most effective way to save someone from ...

Choking emergencies develop rapidly and require immediate, decisive action to prevent tragic outcomes. When someone cannot breathe, speak, or cough forcefully due to an airway obstruction, permanent ...

Choking is one of the top five leading causes of unintentional, injury-related deaths in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council, a nonprofit safety advocacy organization focused on ...

Techniques like abdominal thrusts (formerly known as the Heimlich maneuver), back blows, and chest compressions or thrusts have existed since the mid-1900s but, until recently, recommendations were ...

When a child or infant is choking, would you know how to help? The American Heart Association has updated it’s guidelines, something that has not happened since 2020. It happens so fast, and it’s ...

Eating is a social event. Whether it’s a night out with friends or an evening at home enjoying family dinner, conversation goes well with food. But what if, in the middle of laughter and big bites, ...

What is Basic Life Support (BLS)? Ever wondered what you'd do in a life-or-death situation? Basic Life Support (BLS) is like your emergency toolkit for those critical moments. It's a set of skills ...