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	Choking - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Abdominal thrusts, previously known as the Heimlich maneuver, carry the risk of rib fractures and serious internal injuries, are recommended for conscious patients if five back slaps have been unsuccessful.
		Inspection of the pharynx and larynx with a laryngoscope, and removal of the object under direct vision is the advanced medical procedure.
		Artificial respiration may be required after the airway is cleared and they are not breathing.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Choking (349 words)

	Abdominal thrusts : Heimlich manoeuvre
		Abdominal thrusts also known as the Heimlich maneuver, are a first aid procedure for choking.
		Briefly, firm upward pressure is placed on the bottom of the diaphragm to encourage the expulsion of matter stuck in the trachea.
		If thou marry me, marry me on those terms--why, I can snap my fingers at thee, never thee, if thou say'st in such a hectoring way that Willie must go out it.
	www.termsdefined.net /he/heimlich-manoeuvre.html (293 words)

	Cincinnati’s Independent Eye .:. Blog Archive » Peter Heimlich Vindicated, American Heart Association Repudiates Henry Hemlich
		Abdominal thrusts in some people can squeeze the lungs a bit and produce pressure to expel the object, but scientific studies with actual measurements show that chest thrusts are more effective, as one would expect.
		Abdominal thrusts are ineffective, unnecessary and dangerous in drowning.
		Previous guidelines have not promoted abdominal thrusts for drowning, but had allowed them if it was suspected that a foreign body was aspirated as part of the drowning.
	www.independenteye.net /2005/11/30/peter-heimlich-vindicated-american-heart-association-repudiates-henry-hemlich (2075 words)

	Abdominal thrusts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Heimlich Maneuver, also known as abdominal thrusts, is a first aid procedure for clearing an obstructed airway.
		The other hand grabs the fist and directs it in a series of upward thrusts until the object obstructing the airway is expelled.
		One hand is balled into a fist and placed against their upper abdomen, while the other hand grabs the first and directs it in a series of upward thrusts until the airway is clear.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Abdominal_thrusts (938 words)

	PERFORM FIRST AID TO CLEAR AN OBJECT STUCK IN THE THROAT OF A CONSCIOUS CASUALTY
		Gave abdominal or chest thrusts until the casualty could talk and breathe normally, the soldier was relieved by a qualified person, or the casualty became unconscious requiring mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
		Give abdominal or chest thrusts until the obstruction is clear, you are relieved by a qualified person, or the casualty becomes unconscious.
		Thrusts should be continued until the obstruction is expelled or the casualty becomes unconscious.
	www.medtrng.com /081-831-1003.htm (532 words)

	Health 24 - First Aid, Breathing emergencies
		Abdominal thrusts were performed as they can cause internal injuries.
		If the Heimlich manoeuvre does not work, repeat the procedure of 5 back slaps and 5 abdominal thrusts Repeat the procedures until the object is dislodged or the person becomes unconscious.
		Continue with the sequence of 5 back slaps, 5 chest thrusts and 2 mouth-to-mouth breathings until help arrives.
	www.health24.com /medical/Condition_centres/777-792-2557-2560,32347.asp (1025 words)

	USA Football - Health & Safety - Safety Tips - Responding To Breathing Problems
		To perform abdominal thrusts, stand behind the injured player and wrap your arms around his or her waist.
		A coach or teammate should try to dislodge the object by performing abdominal thrusts, also known as the Heimlich maneuver, until the object is removed.
		The team and the coaches should stay calm during intense situations and know how to provide appropriate care, such as abdominal thrusts and rescue breathing.
	www.usafootball.com /articles/17-health-safety/83-safety-tips/160-responding-to-breathing-problems.php (1441 words)

	ILS ::medical
		Because of the risk of precipitating gastro-oesophageal regurgitation and subsequent inhalation of stomach contents into the lungs, the Commission regards near drowning as an absolute contraindication to the use of upper abdominal thrusts unless a solid foreign body (not water) is present in the upper airway and cannot be dislodged by other means.
		Therefore the Medical Commission of the International Life Saving Federation strongly recommends that in cases of near drowning the use of upper abdominal thrusts is contraindicated unless a solid foreign body (not water) is present in the upper airway and cannot be dislodged by other means.
		In near drowning upper abdominal thrusts pose a great risk of precipitating gastro-oesophageal regurgitation and subsequent inhalation of stomach contents into the lungs.
	www.ilsf.org /medical/policy_01.htm (778 words)

	PREHOSPITAL POLICY
		Administer abdominal thrusts (5 back thrusts and 5 chest thrusts for infant less than 1 year of age) until the foreign body becomes dislodged and expelled or until patient becomes unconscious.
		Administer abdominal thrusts until foreign body becomes dislodged and expelled or until patient becomes unconscious.
		If unable to ventilate, perform 5 abdominal thrusts (5 back thrusts and 5 chest thrusts for infant less than 1 year of age) and reattempt to ventilate.
	www.fix.net /~sloemsa/policy/617-2004.htm (444 words)

	Heimlich Maneuver AHealthyMe.com
		After the abdominal thrusts, the rescuer repeats the process of lifting the chin, moving the tongue, feeling for and possibly removing the foreign material.
		Instead of using abdominal thrusts, chest thrusts are used.
		If the victim is unconscious, the chest thrusts are similar to those used in CPR.
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/topic100586915 (1303 words)

	BLS TREATMENT PROTOCOL
		subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrusts (chest thrusts in the markedly obese or late stages of pregnancy.
		Place victim supine, apply five subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrusts (chest thrusts in the markedly obese or advanced stages of pregnancy).
		Use five back blows and five chest thrusts in infants <1 year.
	www.fix.net /~sloemsa/policy/511.html (93 words)

	FirstAid_Choking_CPRcourse
		If you arrive on the scene after a person has choked and is unconscious, use abdominal thrusts and the blind finger sweep to clear the airway.
		Ask her, "Are you pregnant?" If she is pregnant, do not do abdominal thrusts, because this could injure the unborn child.
		If you happen to be alone and choking, you may use the back of a chair to perform abdominal thrusts on yourself.
	www.geocities.com /sssukhmeet/choking.html (1239 words)

	Graphics
		Subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrust (the Heimlich maneuver) administered to a conscious (standing) victim of foreign body airway obstruction.
		Subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrust (the Heimlich maneuver) administered to an unconscious (lying) victim of foreign body airway obstruction - astride position.
		Chest thrust administered to an unconscious victim (lying) of foreign body airway obstruction.
	www.cc.utah.edu /%7Emda9899/cprpics.html (258 words)

	Abdominal thrust technique
		Repeat cycles of 6 to 10 abdominal thrusts, finger sweeps, and ventilation until the obstruction is dislodged or until a rescue team arrives.
		Following the cycle of 6 to 10 abdominal thrusts, turn the victim's head to one side, and check for loose foreign matter with a sweeping movement of the index finger inside the mouth, then ventilate.
		When the back blows are unsuccessful, use the abdominal thrust.
	www.tpub.com /seabee/5-40.htm (211 words)

	The Heimlich Maneuver
		Chest and abdominal thrusts, because they refer to blows to unspecifed locations on the body, have resulted in cracked ribs and damaged spleens and livers, among other injuries...
		Chest thrusts resulted in rib fractures in 44% of cases (21% being bilateral), and in two thirds these injuries were a significant factor in the clinical course.
		Regardless of considerations as to the effectiveness, chest thrusts were abandoned because of the voluminous literature reporting injuries and deaths resulting from chest thrusts used for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
	www.heimlichinstitute.org /besttechnique.html (3946 words)

	Choking
		Continue giving thrusts until the object blocking the airway is dislodged and the victim begins to breathe, or until the victim becomes unconscious.
		Continue giving thrusts until the airway is cleared and the child begins to breathe, or until the child becomes unconscious.
		Continue giving thrusts until the object is dislodged, or until the victim becomes unconscious.
	library.thinkquest.org /10624/choking.html (1273 words)

	The Data Company > About Litigation Services > Case Studies & Articles > Toolbag: Online Applications
		Because the child's tongue was still closing the airway, the abdominal thrusts did not restart his breathing.
		Each of these actions intensified the problems the child was experiencing as they were blocking his breathing and forcing precious oxygen out of his body with the abdominal thrusts.
		The paramedic then began the abdominal thrusts generally associated with choking.
	rock103.thedataco.com /litigation/medmalpractice.html (1587 words)

	Child CPR Comprehensive Test
		Abdominal thrusts are given to a conscious, choking child...
		Give abdominal thrusts until the object is removed or the child goes unconscious.
		Give abdominal thrusts until the item is removed.
	members.aol.com /safescene/child_cpr_overall_test.html (438 words)

	Torii Online
		The 10th ASG troops also learned how to perform abdominal thrusts, also known as the Heimlich maneuver, on a choking victim.
		Knowing how to perform the abdominal thrusts are also important in family life.
		Soldiers from 10th Area Support Group, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, learned exactly what to do during Sergeant’s Time Training April 17 when they were certified to conduct Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation on adults at the Torii Station Gym.
	www.usarj.army.mil /archives/archives/2003/apr/25/okinawa/story02.htm (559 words)

	Dawg Tracks-Safety Talk Newsletter: October 2005
		Give abdominal thrusts to some one who is talking or coughing.
		To give abdominal thrusts, stand behind the person and wrap your arms around their waist.
		Abdominal thrusts or pushing above the navel forces objects out of a person's airway.
	msucares.com /newsletters/safety/05/10.html (710 words)

	ChokingH
		Perform abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich maneuver) as described for adults.
		Repeat both back blows and chest thrusts until foreign body is expelled or the infant becomes unconscious.
		Using 2 or 3 fingers (see illustration for finger position), deliver four thrusts in the sternal (breastbone) region.
	www.saintsok.com /pages/medicallibrary/CHOKINGH.HTM (509 words)

	The Toads Favorite Fire Pads - Removing Airway Obstruction Adults, Children, Infants
		If the airway is still not open, back blows, abdominal (or chest) thrusts, finger sweeps, and rescue breathing should be repeated rapidly as many times as is necessary to remove the obstruction.
		The technique recommended by the American Heart Association is a series of abdominal thrusts known as the Heimlich maneuver.
		With an unconscious pregnant or especially obese victim, substitute chest thrusts for abdominal thrusts.
	www.toadspad.net /ems/cpr-choking.html (784 words)

	ECSInstitute.org: Frequently Asked Questions
		Answer: Chest compressions have been found to be as effective as abdominal thrusts in creating pressure that helps clear the obstruction.
		In general, you must complete an AED training course, have a Physician approve the purchase of the device and act as your medical director for use, and notify local your local EMS agency promptly in the event that you need to use the device.
		Based on this science and a desire to simplify the steps taught in layperson CPR courses, this change was introduced in August, 2000.
	www.ecsinstitute.org /courses/faq.cfm?c=adult_cpr (218 words)

	GMTV Your Health - powered by medicdirect.co.uk
		If this fails kneel astride the casualty and perform abdominal thrusts by using the heel of one hand below the rib cage and with the other pressing sharply inwards and upwards 5 times.
		Repeat the abdominal thrusts 3 or 4 times.
		Give 5 sharp thrusts on the lower breast bone with 2 fingers only.
	gmtv.medicdirect.co.uk /?step=4&pid=554 (360 words)

	Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - Biocrawler
		If these do not cause the chest to rise you will need to perform Abdominal thrusts.
		The arms are fully extended and the thrusts are given from the hips.
		After 15 thrusts, look for and remove any foreign objects in the mouth, and then try to give two rescue breaths.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/CPR (4100 words)

	Tampa Fire Fighters Local 754
		Repeat this sequence of abdominal thrusts, sweeps of the mouth and slow breaths until the object is dislodged or until medical help arrives.
		Continue giving abdominal thrusts until the object is dislodged or until the victim loses consciousness.
		If the victim's chest still does not rise, give abdominal thrusts, sweep the mouth and give breaths.
	www.tampafirefighters.com /first_aid/choking.htm (426 words)

	Choking Basic Life Support Methods - How to
		To apply abdominal thrusts place the casualty on their back and straddle their thighs.
		In some casualties, such as pregnant women or young children, it is undesirable to use abdominal thrusts, instead use chest thrusts.
		In chest thrusts the fist is placed over the lower end of the breastbone instead of on the abdomen.
	www.ertuk.co.uk /choking_life_support.html (581 words)

	Perform Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation
		NOTE: Abdominal Thrusts Should Be Used Unless The Casualty Is In The Advanced Stages Of Pregnancy, Is Very Obese, Or Has A Significant Abdominal Wound.
		GO / NO-GO Perform abdominal thrusts or chest thrusts, if necessary.
		Open the mouth by grasping the tongue and lower jaw to lift the jaw open or crossing the fingers and thumb to push the teeth apart.
	www.atsc.army.mil /dld/comcor/md1042s.htm (1169 words)

	Infant CPR
		If the child becomes unconscious while giving abdominal thrusts, then please proceed to the steps for an unconscious choking child.
		· Give quick upward thrusts – each thrust is an individual attempt to dislodge the object and clear the airway
	www.conejo.k12.ca.us /sequoia/Gabrys/first_aid/tape4/infant_cpr.htm (202 words)

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