But in 2006, it made two big changes: First, it removed "Heimlich" from the name "Heimlich maneuver" and relabeled the method as "abdominal thrusts." Second, it changed its protocols so that the ...

Check to see if this has dislodged the object. If not, do it again. Do up to 5 of these abdominal thrusts, and then go back to the 5 back slaps. Get someone to call for an ambulance if three ...

Dislodging the blockage will allow them to breathe again. 3. If they are still choking, give up to 5 abdominal thrusts: hold around the waist and pull inwards and upwards above their belly button.