The role of the thoracic compression reflex in the Heimlich Maneuver.

Influence of body position during Heimlich maneuver to relieve supralaryngeal obstruction: a manikin study

Aim To study the most effective body position for Heimlich maneuver. Methods A choking simulation manikin was connected to a laryngeal model of a child or an adult, and a differential pressure transducer recorded the airway pressure and waveform during the maneuver. A konjac jelly was placed on the larynx to mimic complete supralaryngeal obstruction. The maneuver (five successive compression...

Complications of the Heimlich Maneuver: Isolated Sternum Fracture

Introduction: Heimlich maneuver is one of the first-aid maneuvers administered when the upper airway obstruction symptoms develop. Case Report: A 33-year-old female patient presented with sternum fracture due to the Heimlich maneuver. Conclusion: Sternal fracture can be developed after the Heimlich maneuver. In addition, the importance of bedside ultrasonography in the detection of fractures in...

The Heimlich maneuver.

Heimlich maneuver to relieve choking caused by a duodenal subepithelial tumor that was resected by endoscopic mucosal resection.

We present a rare case of choking caused by a duodenal subepithelial tumor resected by endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). The Heimlich maneuver was performed successfully to relieve the patient’s choking. A 56-year-old man was found to have a large subepithelial tumor at the duodenal bulb (●" Fig.1), with the initial presentation of postprandial epigastric fullness. Endoscopic ultrasonography ...

Malfunction of a Heimlich flutter valve causing tension pneumothorax: case report of a rare complication

BACKGROUND Thoracic injuries play an important role in major trauma patients due to their high incidence and critical relevance. A serious consequence of thoracic trauma is pneumothorax, a condition that quickly can become life-threatening and requires immediate treatment.Decompression is the state of the art for treating tension pneumothorax. There are many different methods of decompression u...