Therapeutics: News and Research on Heimlich Maneuver

MeSH tree: E02.365.476

What to do if someone's choking: Evidence says begin with back blows

Eating is a social event. Whether it's a night out with friends or an evening at home enjoying family dinner, conversation goes well with food. But what if, in the middle of laughter and big bites, someone suddenly began ...

Feb 9, 2026

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Why it's so easy to choke on fish bones—and the other dangers they pose

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas recently revealed that she'd "thought that was it" after a fish bone became lodged in her throat. Ballas's terrifying ordeal lasted for 20 minutes, with the judge struggling to breathe ...

Nov 30, 2025

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