Maneuver of Heimlich in older than 1 year

• April 29, 2024

In case a child older than one year suffers fromchoking that obstruct their airways and cut off any chance of breathe, Learn how to save it.

Usually these accidental situations occur during the meal, by not chewing food properly, being distracted at the time of swallowing or laughing with an object inside the oral cavity .

The biggest technique used in these cases is the Heimlich maneuver. With it, the respiratory canal can be dislodged and it is a technique that, when applied well, can save the patient's life.

The following video shows the step-by-step procedure:

Video Medicine: Performing the Heimlich Maneuver on a Child or Infant (April 2024).