Abdominal thrusts also known as the
Heimlich maneuver, are a
first aid procedure for
choking. Briefly, firm upward pressure is placed on the bottom of the
diaphragm to encourage the expulsion of matter stuck in the
trachea. Care must be taken not to injure the victim so
first aid training is required (preferably using a "dummy" or mannequin) prior to using this technique.
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