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Complete Definition of "Heimlich maneuver"

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Named after physician w:Henry Heimlich|Henry Heimlich who described the procedure in 1974. Edward A. Patrick MD PhD asserts that he is the co-developer and was denied credit by Heimlich.
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Proper noun
en-noun

  1. A first aid procedure used to treat choke|choking. The patient is lifted from behind, squeezing their diaphragm to expel air and thereby dislodge|dislodging an obstruction in the windpipe.

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