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Heimlich Maneuver on Self

Alternate Names : Heimlich Maneuver

Heimlich Maneuver on Self | Preparation & Expectations | Home Care and Complications | Attribution


What happens right after the procedure?

  • Most individuals are fine after the object is removed from the airway. Occasionally, however, the object will go into one of the lungs. If there is a possibility that the foreign body was not expelled, an individual should seek medical care.
  • In most instances, the Heimlich maneuver will take care of the problem. However, if the object cannot be removed completely, immediate medical care should be sought by consulting a healthcare provider, proceeding to the local emergency department, or calling 911.

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    Heimlich Maneuver on Self: Home Care and Complications

    Author: James Broomfield, MD
    Reviewer: William M. Boggs, MD
    Date Reviewed: 09/04/01









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