Many people believe the "Heimlich maneuver" is the only viable option ... Administer 5 blows to the back by hitting the palm of your hand against the area between the shoulder blades.

Boy Performs Heimlich Maneuver to Save Classmate—9-Year-Old Steps Up in Life ... and the student came to the teacher and started doing this,” he said, referring to the hand motion for choking. “And ...

While CPR and the Heimlich maneuver remain critical in emergencies, the physical nature of these procedures and heightened ...