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Heimlich Maneuver

Description:

The Heimlich Maneuver, also known as abdominal thrusts, is an emergency procedure used to treat choking caused by a foreign object lodged in the airway. It involves applying quick and forceful pressure to the abdomen to expel the object and restore normal breathing.

Senses:

1. Noun - Medical Sense:

The Heimlich Maneuver is a technique used to dislodge a foreign object from a person's airway, preventing asphyxiation.

2. Verb - Applied Sense:

To Heimlich someone means to perform the abdominal thrusts in order to remove an obstruction from their airway.

Usage:

Medical:

The doctor successfully performed the Heimlich Maneuver on the choking individual, saving their life.

Remember to call for help before attempting the Heimlich Maneuver.

Applied:

Heimlich him quickly! He can't breathe!

If someone is choking, you need to assess the situation and apply the Heimlich Maneuver if necessary.

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