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This was on HN some time ago - apparently there is some sort of research that states that patting/whacking on the back was in fact as affective as Heimlich mano
by eps 10y ago
This was on HN some time ago - apparently there is some sort of research that states that patting/whacking on the back was in fact as affective as Heimlich manoeuvre.
- spectre 10y agoThe general recommendation is now to start with 5 Back Blows then 5 Abdominal Thrusts (the Heimlich), repeated as necessary. Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-choking/basics/art-20056637 http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-choking/basics... European Resuscitation Council: http://ercguidelines.elsevierresource.com/european-resuscitation-council-guidelines-resuscitation-2015-section-1-executive-summary#Foreignbodyairwayobstructionchoking http://ercguidelines.elsevierresource.com/european-resuscita... Australia (and New Zealand) Resuscitation Councils: http://www.nzrc.org.nz/training/ECI/anzcor-guidelines-2016-update-for-first-aid-providers/#Choking http://www.nzrc.org.nz/training/ECI/anzcor-guidelines-2016-u... In the case of Australia/New Zealand the recommendation is to do 5 Back Blows then 5 Chest Thrusts. My understanding is that it's believed to be similarly effective but has less risk of causing internal injuries.
- dghughes 10y agoEspecially if the object still has air passing by it since the Heimlich manoeuvre only works if there is a tight seal. A secretary at my workplace had a piece of pork rib stuck but there was still air getting by. An ambulance was called and the medic walked over and slapped her back to remove the food.