“What people rarely hear about are the many instances in which the Heimlich fails to dislodge an object that obstructs a person’s breathing. Too often when this happens, the victim dies. Would-be rescuers may wonder if they did the Heimlich incorrectly or perhaps were not strong enough for it to work.”
From the New York Times:
What Comes After the Heimlich Maneuver?
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