Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Maneuver): Overview
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Overview
Choking is usually caused by food or an object stuck in the windpipe. For tips to avoid choking, see preventing choking.
A person who is choking cannot talk, cough, or breathe, and may turn gray or blue. The Heimlich maneuver can help get the food or object out.
WARNING: Do not try the Heimlich maneuver unless you are sure the person is choking.
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| Last updated: | May 01, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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