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 ...

While CPR and the Heimlich maneuver remain critical in emergencies, the physical nature of these procedures and heightened ...

Abdominal thrusts should only be tried if the first ... He's speaking out against the American Red Cross' decision to use the Heimlich maneuver as a last resort. Speaking to Cliff Radel of The ...