Many people believe the "Heimlich maneuver" is the only viable option to help save a choking victim. Turns out, that's not really the case. Following is a transcript of the video. What's the right ...

Natalie May, a student at East Kentwood High School, saved a man’s life through the technique while working as a waitress at Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Voice 2: The story of the Heimlich Manoeuvre moves forward to May, 2016. Dr Henry Heimlich, 96 years old, is now living in Deupree House, an assisted living retirement home in the American city of ...

Dr. Henry J. Heimlich died in December 2016. He lived until age 96. The thoracic surgeon will always be remembered for the anti-choking technique that bears his name. Though familiar with the Heimlich ...

Local 12 also spoke with Phil Heimlich, Dr. Henry Heimlich’s son. His father invented the Heimlich maneuver in 1974. “To say that you're only going to train school staff if they buy one of ...

For more than 30 years, the Heimlich maneuver was considered the gold standard for rescuing conscious chocking victims. The method, invented by Dr. Henry Heimlich in 1974, involves applying upward ...

found it equally likely to be successful as the traditional Heimlich maneuver. Dr Kumar said to continue the self-Heimlich until either the blockage is cleared or help arrives. But even if the ...

Dr. Bechtel says. If you’re around another person, get their attention ASAP: Clutch your throat to show them you need the ...

I didn’t know he was actually, actually choking so I just did my thing, which was a Heimlich,” Jayceon said. The 9-year-old performed the life-saving technique without hesitation.

We are so proud of Natalie for stepping in to save a life.” Invented by Dr. Henry Heimlich in 1974, the maneuver, which involves upward thrusts under the ribcage, is a first-aid method to ...