How do I do the Heimlich Maneuver?

Answer:
The Heimlich Maneuver is performed on someone

who is choking on an object in their esophagus. The victim will not be able to speak or breathe and will need immediate help. The Heimlich Maneuver for an adult victim is as follows.

First, wrap your arms around the victim's waist from behind.

While making a fist, place the thumb side of your fist in the upper abdomen, below the ribcage and above the navel.

Grab the fist with your other hand and, with a quick upward thrust, press into their upper abdomen . Be sure to not squeeze the ribcage. The force of the thrust needs to be confined to your hands. Continue these thrusts until the object is expelled.


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