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How to Perform the Heimlich Maneuver: Essential Life Saving Technique for Choking Emergencies

How to Perform the Heimlich Maneuver: Essential Life Saving Technique for Choking Emergencies

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 Welcome back to 1000 Things You Need to Know, the podcast where we put life’s essential skills at your fingertips, one need-to-know at a time. Today’s episode could quite literally help you save a life—we’re talking about how to perform the Heimlich maneuver, the classic and crucial technique to help someone who’s choking.

Picture this: You’re at a family barbecue, everyone’s sharing stories and digging into their burgers, when suddenly Uncle Joe stops laughing, his eyes go wide, and he grabs his throat—the universal sign for choking. In that moment, there’s no time to Google what to do, so let’s get you ready right now.

If you see someone clutching their throat and unable to talk, breathe, or cough, that’s your cue it might be a serious blockage. First things first, shout for someone to call emergency services. If you’re flying solo, call for help yourself before you act. Time is of the essence, but never skip this step.

Once you know help’s on the way, don’t panic. According to doctors and emergency guides, your first move is to try five sharp back blows between the shoulder blades using the heel of your hand. If that doesn’t clear the obstruction, it’s Heimlich time.

Stand behind the choking person and wrap your arms around their waist. Make a fist with one hand and place the thumb side just above their belly button but below the ribcage. Using your other hand, grab your fist and give quick, hard upward thrusts—like you’re trying to lift them off their feet using their stomach as the lever. Don’t be gentle; you’re trying to use the air in their lungs to blast that blockage out. Repeat this five times. If the object still hasn’t budged, keep alternating five back blows with five abdominal thrusts until it’s out or help arrives.

If the person is pregnant or has a bigger belly, adjust by placing your hands higher, right at the base of the breastbone, and use chest thrusts instead.

Got kids around? The same rule applies, but be especially careful not to use too much force. Babies under one need a different approach altogether—so keep them in mind, but don’t Heimlich the little ones.

And what if you’re the one choking, alone in your kitchen with a mouthful of pretzel? Make a fist, place it just above your belly button, grab it with your other hand, and thrust inward and upward hard. Or, get creative and forcefully press your upper abdomen against a firm edge like a kitchen chair or counter.

The Heimlich maneuver sounds dramatic, but it’s easy to remember, quick to do, and it could save a life—including your own. The real takeaway? Don’t freeze up. Know the signs, act fast, and don’t be afraid to get hands-on.

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