Many people believe the "Heimlich maneuver" is the only viable ... Administer 5 blows to the back by hitting the palm of your hand against the area between the shoulder blades.

Choking is a medical emergency that can turn fatal in just minutes. Dr. Alpa Kumar shares a crucial life-saving method for ...

The Heimlich maneuver is a first-aid method recommended ... to five sharp blows to the person’s back with the heel of your hand between their shoulder blades. If the person is still choking ...

When she determined the object was not going to come out on its own, Smoczyk performed the Heimlich maneuver on her and successfully cleared the blockage. When she was certain the girl was ...