OT - How To Save Your Own Life (the Heimlich Maneuver)

After almost biting the bullet myself last Monday night - after swallowing too big of a piece of beef brisket while alone in my office building  - I figured this might be a good time to possibly help save others' lives by showing /reminding how it is possible to perform the HM on one's self if the need should ever arise:

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	Sign in to Recommend Choking is fairly common. Choking deaths occur most commonly in children less than 3 years and in senior citizens, but can occur at any age. The Heimlich maneuver has been valuable in saving lives and can be administered by anyone who has learned the technique. When no one else is around, the Heimlich maneuver can be performed as shown.

 Fortunately, I was finally able to dislodge my lodged piece of food on my own, despite having totally forgotten the above self-service technique in the heat of hte moment!