So Impressed

[elliemay1]

Staying in a lovely hotel for a few days. In the restaurant tonight there was quite a commotion at the other end of the room when someone appeared to choke on his meal. Immediately a lady at the table opposite to us jumped up, discarded her napkin, threw off her high-heels and raced to help. It was as if she was on auto-pilot. Fortunately she saved his life. I was so impressed. Must feel brilliant to know that you have saved a life.

[shaneystar2]

She obviously knew how to do the Heimlich Manoeuvre.Well done to her.

[Hymie]

If the Heimlich Manoeuvre was used, then I trust the patient was advised to go to hospital to check that the manoeuvre did not cause damage to any internal organs.

People have died as a result of being subject to the manoeuvre, thinking all was now OK with the blockage removed, but unbeknown to them internal damage subsequently led to their death.

[grasscarp]

Did you know that Heimlich finally got to perform this aged 96 in a retirement home last month!
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/27/dr-heimlich-performs-heimlich-manoeuvre-for-first-time-aged-96

[NoMercy]

I had a choking incident in September 2013. Fortunately there were 4 Doctors at the table, one of whom certainly saved my life.

[237SJ]

First action is back slaps these days followed by abdominal thrusts.