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Should the Heimlich manoeuvre be used to clear the airway of a drowning victim?

April 26, 2017airway clear drowning heimlich manoeuvre Used victim

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Should the Heimlich manoeuvre be used to clear the airway of a drowning victim?

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The American Heart Association unequivocally recommends an immediate start of CPR without the Heimlich manoeuvre in the case of a drowning victim. Only utilize the Heimlich manoeuvre if foreign matter is suspected of obstructing the airway or when attempts to ventilate the patient fail due to a blocked airway.