User:Mr. Ibrahem/Abdominal thrusts
| Mr. Ibrahem/Abdominal thrusts | |
|---|---|
 Performing the Heimlich maneuver | |
| Other names | Heimlich maneuver, Heimlich manoeuvre |
| Specialty | Emergency medicine |
| Complications | Injury to the ribs, liver, stomach or spleen, vomiting[1][1] |
Abdominal thrusts, also known as the Heimlich maneuver, is a treatment for severe choking (foreign body airway obstruction).[1] Specifically it is used in those over the age of 1 who are unable to cough but remain conscious.[3] It is not recommended in those under 1 year old or who are pregnant.[2] In those under 1 back slaps and chest thrusts are recommended, while in those who are pregnant chest thrusts are used.[3][1]
The rescuer should start standing behind the person.[2] They should than wrap their arms around the person's waist and bend them forwards.[1][2] This is followed by clenching one hand into a fist, just above the belly button, and using the other hand and arms to pull the fist inward and upwards.[2] This final movement may be repeated 5 to 10 times.[1][2] For a child a person may need to kneel.[1]
Complications may include injury to the ribs, liver, stomach or spleen injury.[1] It is possible that vomiting may also occur.[1] If the person becomes unconscious cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should be started.[1] Henry Heimlich, an American surgeon, is credited with the procedures creation in 1974.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "How To Do the Heimlich Maneuver in the Conscious Adult or Child - Critical Care Medicine". Merck Manuals Professional Edition. Retrieved 23 April 2022. Cite error: The named reference "Mer2022Pro" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "What should I do if someone is choking?". nhs.uk. 26 June 2018. Archived from the original on 23 March 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ a b Duckett, Stephanie A.; Bartman, Marc; Roten, Ryan A. (2022). "Choking". StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. Archived from the original on 1 October 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2022. Cite error: The named reference "Stat2022" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "Dr Henry Heimlich uses Heimlich manoeuvre to save a life at 96". the Guardian. 27 May 2016. Archived from the original on 8 April 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.