Heimlich Maneuver

An emergency treatment commonly used to clear food and other foreign objects causing AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION.

Year introduced: 2012

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Tree Number(s): E02.365.476

MeSH Unique ID: D059746

Entry Terms:

• Maneuver, Heimlich
• Abdominal Thrusts
• Abdominal Thrust

Previous Indexing:

• Airway Obstruction (1975-2011)
• Resuscitation (1979-2011)

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Emergency Treatment
Heimlich Maneuver