How to Save a Choking Victim: The Heimlich Maneuver

Duration: 11

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1979

Creator: AIMS Instructional Media Services

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Employs a step-by-step approach to teach the use of the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking victim. Illustrates the application of the maneuver when the victim is standing, sitting, or lying down. Cautions against the use of excessive force when using the technique. Discusses precautionary measures useful in preventing choking., Presents Dr Henry J Heimlich, a leading specialist in esophagus surgery, teaching a simple first-aid procedure that he has devised and which has proven successful in saving the lives of choking victims.. simple animation of lungs and throat. Great shots of people doing the Heimlech "Uhhh" Animation of air from lungs pushing food out of the mouth. Stars Dr. Henry Heimleich, Jr.

Complete Record: Employs a step-by-step approach to teach the use of the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking victim. Illustrates the application of the maneuver when the victim is standing, sitting, or lying down. Cautions against the use of excessive force when using the technique. Discusses precautionary measures useful in preventing choking., Presents Dr Henry J Heimlich, a leading specialist in esophagus surgery, teaching a simple first-aid procedure that he has devised and which has proven successful in saving the lives of choking victims.. simple animation of lungs and throat. Great shots of people doing the Heimlech "Uhhh" Animation of air from lungs pushing food out of the mouth. Stars Dr. Henry Heimleich, Jr.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.