NFT: Heimlich Maneuver

been there or CPRd etc?

have saved her life.

The free beer first.

freeze up when things like that happen for one reason or another. Last weekend I was at my brother's house and an old man slowly started falling back off of his chair. I mean really slow for someone falling and he went down and everybody just sat there. I was on the other side of the table. A couple of us were yelling at the people sitting on both sides of him to help. It is amazing.

My mother freezes up. When my brother was younger he swallowed some coins and was choking. My mother was just hysterical and didn't do anything or she did everything but help. My dad just got home from work and said my brother was blue. He picked him up by his legs and pounded on his back. He said my brother looked like a slot machine with money flying out of his mouth.

when she choked on mozzarella cheese. She couldn't speak and was gesturing wildly. I had seen the Heimlich maneuver explained on T.V the week before. The food came out like a projectile, then she started crying. If I hadn't seen that show the week before she would have been toast.

if your hands didn't slip up her chest for a feel.

Anyway, nice job!

the restaurant manager came running over because it looked like the dude was dry humping the back of a chair, it was only when the chunk of food got coughed up that folks realized what he was actually doing.

As a diabetes sufferer who has trouble swallowing ( start fellatio jokes here) I applaud you...

All the other people were just waiting for someone else to step up.

Luckily for her, you did the right thing. Kudos, my man.

chokes all the time… thanks to me. ;)

In comment 11832546 WeatherMan said:

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the restaurant manager came running over because it looked like the dude was dry humping the back of a chair, it was only when the chunk of food got coughed up that folks realized what he was actually doing.

I can't stop laughing picturing that scene.

at the time my reaction was more of what in the hell, crazy Florida strikes again. Had no idea the guy was choking, and apparently neither did the rest of his table.

First off great job! You very well might have saved her life. I work in a hospital and in life and death situations even staff who are trained in life saving interventions freeze up. Some people deal freeze in high stress situations and some people excel. Time slows down for them. Anyhow, I'm sure when she got home and the adrenaline subsided she wishes she bought you a beer. Great job man!

People with developmental disabilities so I have had to do it twice. Scary the first time I had to do it then came more natural and was able to talk other people through what to do the 2nd time

to my mom at my nephews christening party a few weeks ago. My step-dad was there next to her and completely useless, he froze completely and was just getting in my way. I quick got over there, pushed a chair over, and did what I had to do. The food didnt come out but she swallowed it properly.

Great Job! Did CPR numerous times but never the Heimlich. I think one of the hardest things to do is to actually realize someone is in an emergency situation hence all the standing around. She was lucky that you were around. Yeah I think beer or ten were in order but she most likely still shook up and a little embarrassed. Again nice job!

tho Im sure youd all (and some have) do the same - really a no brainer.

Mook howd the US Open parking work out for you? We drove yesterday and got a spot right near the main gate. $22 but at least we didnt have to shuttle bus it. Great weather and terrif matches courtside.

Eddie: If you're choking in a restaurant you can just say the magic words, "Heimlich maneuver," and all will be well. Trouble is, it's difficult to say "Heimlich maneuver" when you're choking to death.

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In comment 11832501 natefit said:

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been there or CPRd etc?

I saved a little girl who was drowning in a pool a few years ago. I'm in the water and the girl's father is standing on the deck yelling, "Somebody do something!"

I was already on my way to her and got her as she was going under, presumably, again.

I pulled her over to the side where the father was standing and I said, "Brother, if you can't swim, you shouldn't let your kid go in." I would have ripped him a bigger asshole, but not in front of his three-year-old.

People.

Good job, nate. Glad you didn't get any on you.

In comment 11832693 natefit said:

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tho Im sure youd all (and some have) do the same - really a no brainer. Mook howd the US Open parking work out for you? We drove yesterday and got a spot right near the main gate. $22 but at least we didnt have to shuttle bus it. Great weather and terrif matches courtside.

We parked in lot 6 and had to take the shuttle bus, but it was surprisingly easy and the bus was there waiting as soon as we parked so no wait, painless. I was surprised.

Done CPR more than you can count.

In 80' or 81', three of os just got done pump testing an engine and stopped at a buffet place for lunch. We walk in, all in uniform, a guy comes running over saying you guys are quick. Never a good sign. Here is this little old lady, classic sign, hands around her throat, eyes bulging. Bend her head back, open her mouth and see whatever it is. Get the forceps and grab what I can see. A whole friggin hotdog comes out.

Lesson here is don't get in the way of the blue hair crowd at all you can eat buffets.

and they also went over this. I had to do it on myself once, a skittle was stuck in my throat and I could breath. But I didn't hump a chair, just bent over and punched myself in the diaphragm. It worked (obviously).

the oxygen cut off to your brain caused irrevocable damage ?

Taking the BLS (Basic Life Support) class in your hometown. It goes over the Heimlich as well as chest compression, AED use, and ventilation. You never know when you might be in a situation to save a life.

You'd be surprised how often people just don't realize what's going on. I worked in a restaurant for a few years in college, and saw my fair share of people choking (including one Heimlich myself). Half the time, it took awhile before people took action because they either didn't recognize the signs or were initially uncertain as to what to do.

if its the law that someone on a restaurant staff has to be trained in this? Seems like common sense but hard to enforce I suppose. I mean this was a steakhouse for God's sakes lol.

In comment 11833076 buford said:

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and they also went over this. I had to do it on myself once, a skittle was stuck in my throat and I could breath. But I didn't hump a chair, just bent over and punched myself in the diaphragm. It worked (obviously).

If you're breathing, you're not in trouble. More than likely your saliva eroded the skittle enough to pass.

I don't know the number of times so ands so in choking. You alright? In a raspy voice, I can't breath. Well if you can tell me that no way you are choking to death. If you can talk, you are moving enough air to live. It may be uncomfortable, but you are in no danger of dying.

Buford

What you actually could have done is caused the skittle to lodge in you throat blocking air movement turning the situation into a true medical emergency.

and no one else was there.

I could not breath. I felt it lodge in my airway.

In comment 11833862 buford said:

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I could not breath. I felt it lodge in my airway.

Big difference.

Thank you.