Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Maneuver)

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Author Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Last Updated May 1, 2008

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Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BS Last Updated: May 1, 2008
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine

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Topic Contents
 Overview
 Adult or Child Older Than 1 Year
 Person Faints
 Choking While Alone
 Baby (Younger Than 1 Year)
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