Heimlich Maneuver – Wednesday, October 21, 2015 – DelmarvaLife

Heimlich Maneuver – Wednesday, October 21, 2015

October 21, 2015 Posted by Annie Hearn Health

Wednesday on DelmarvaLife, we got a hands-on lesson on how to administer the Heimlich Maneuver. Registered Respiratory Therapist Nick Morris told us the international symbol that indicates someone may be choking is when the person puts their hands to their throat. Nick says it’s also important to speak to the person who is choking, and notice if they are coughing or not.

If the person has a forceful cough and is able to speak, do NOT perform the Heimlich Maneuver.
If the person is unable to cough or speak, begin the Heimlich Maneuver.

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Annie has been with WBOC since March 2008. Prior to her time at the television station, Annie spent 4 ½ years at 1450 WILM Newsradio in New Castle, DE as a general assignment reporter, legislative correspondent, and morning co-anchor. She was also an Adjunct instructor at Wilmington University. Annie has a Bachelor's degree from University of Delaware. She majored in English with a concentration in Journalism. Annie won a national Edward R. Murrow award in 2006. Check out all stories by Annie.