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How to Perform the Heimlich Maneuver

Identifying When Someone Needs the Heimlich Maneuver It is important to know when someone needs the Heimlich maneuver in order to prevent choking emergencies. The Heimlich maneuver is typically performed on someone who is choking on a foreign object that is blocking their airway, such as food or another object. Some signs that someone may need the Heimlich maneuver include:…