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Some heros wear tshirts & Jeans
"I have a boyfriend"
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"I have a boyfriend"
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eddiefuckyoueddie
Now pregnant
ciscoxing626
The "Grindlick" maneuver
CharliePapaBravo
Back Slaps/Heimlich are recommended by Red Cross. American Heart recommends Heimlich only.
Hercules99
My worst fear is choking while home alone or choking and no one knows how to help.
pistacher
'...did i just score?'
amglasgow
A Hand! A Fist! Husha-husha-husha... Lobster!
TheGerbilKing
Choking kills British people as we try to choke in private to avoid disturbing people and being at the centre of attention
prodmerc
You alright mate? *cough* yeah I'm fine, mate. Goes outside to collapse -_-
dark12
"oh shit, you were choking?!" -that guy probably
Britemynd
Almost died one day over a delicious grilled steak. ( I was excited!) So lucky my roommate came home 10 minutes prior to Heimlich me.
istanduptowipe
FurToaster
Okiegoon
This needs to be top comment.
FurToaster
+1
SweetFighter
I read that if you are alone and choking, if you can find a chair with a hard frame or back you can Heimlich yourself. Just have to put...
SweetFighter
Your diaphragm in the right place.
ClassicSean
I also stand up to wipe
FurToaster
Good shit.... all over the net.
Okiegoon
Same.
moxiefoxxy
I’ve had to do this to my mom dozens of times because she has a throat paralysis, terrifying every, single, time.
ExplainingTheJokeIsFunnierThanThePunchline
*heroes
GBMaker
When it comes right down to it, we all get to take care of each other.
PaperTiger274
That’s a hero response. Tell ‘em.
EverythingIsWitchcraft
Kinda looks like a soldier
mishalala
Michigan State Trooper (from above comment)
HassanChop
For anyone who cares, this is an off-duty Michigan State Police Trooper. Nice work, Troop!
mishalala
No wonder his technique was textbook. You could tell by his rhythm that he'd practiced a lot.
Groovechild
It's terrifying. I was choking and my wife had to do the Heimlich. She's 5' and I'm 6'5" Must've looked funny, but she saved my life. Again.
mishalala
That's awesome! I'm 5'1" and worry that I couldn't do it, but I guess adrenalin kicks in.
stupiddumbgirl
The sweetest thing. One little word holds a lot of weight. Again. I know what you mean.
Haybie
Anyone else watch that woman in the background grab the food out of the way? Haha
beatingoffinfrontofapegasus
SadToSay
Yeah, I noticed that. She was like oh hurray, let's just get this away from you.
Appel99
And charged with sexual harassment...probably.
DonaldTrump
TheCalvinShow
@OP I got some bread for you. Call me.
FurToaster
Calvin.. I prefer pizza
TheCalvinShow
Pizza is my favorite food. Next to women. Thanks for playing @OP.
FurToaster
clamdriver
Boss fires her for sneaking a bite
tg2222222
At my most recent training they said encourage coughing first, only do back slaps if unable to cough due to risk of getting fully occluded
Gaz42
interestingly, people with something in the windpipe, will generally speaking cough and wheeze as much as possible. No encouragement needed
Noimbatmannotyou
True heroes don't like to be called heroes
DirtyGravyring
or be called bald like the slap head who saved that womens life
DirtyGravyring
not sure he is bald actually, retracted
PaperTiger274
Pride etiquette? True heroes probably don’t care, as long as you’re ok.
tismaggle
Yeah people always call me that, I don't like that
PocketVist
Well you are an amazing hero, keep up the good work
strideo
But can you tell us the things that no true Scottsman would do?
RevolutionOnHerLips
No true Scotsman would use a logical fallacy!
Monkeyfighter
I love being known as one, but I hate being called one or praised for what I do. I don't know why it makes me so uncomfortable.
xn1992
Very good. If faced with this, make initial back-slaps a bit more forceful.
8Stormchaser
Also the wrong way to do it. If you're going to slap the back use your palm and push upwards towards their head.
PhuggerMcGillicuddy
I thought backslaps were bad for choking. That it could lodge it further? But honestly.. i barely know my own name.. so there;s that
CharliePapaBravo
Red Cross and American Heart Association differ on back blow theory. Both recommend Heimlich though.
PhantomStingray
Back slaps are for babies
tyrsfavoritesword
Upside down though.
forscience6686
Smack the shit out of them, literally!
Occationalrickroll
eddieeeeeee69
RIP
bergmama
Inhale, inhale. You’re the victim.
Dravit
Shit, I'm literally listening to that track right now!
wiilyc22
BigYahoo2
Do not slap the back as this will cause the item to lodge further causing more troubles. Slapping the back is bad, um Kay?
UncleVenoM
Wrong bud. He did it right in the video, but was soft on the back blows.
xn1992
http://www.sja.org.uk/sja/first-aid-advice/breathing/choking-adults.aspx
candycan3child
http://inhomecpr.com/choking-emergency-the-heimlich-maneuver-or-back-blows/
xn1992
https://www.redcross.org.uk/first-aid/learn-first-aid/choking
candycan3child
https://timeline.com/dr-heimlich-personally-saved-someone-from-choking-can-die-happy-now-7ee241c00b0b
xn1992
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-choking/basics/art-20056637
candycan3child
https://iaedjournal.org/make-right-call/
candycan3child
There’s differing information out there, for sure, but in certain fields the directions given are to refrain from giving backslaps.
xn1992
Very clearly he has her bent forward for the slap. Could be issue if victim is bolt upright,doesn’t happen real life,will always be hunched
candycan3child
Not everyone is able to take a training course on what to do when someone is choking, but the training out there varies
supremenutmaster
Are back blows not a thing anymore?
BigYahoo2
Heimlich called back slaps “dangerous. It’s been scientifically proven that hitting a choking person on the back can drive an object that is
BigYahoo2
partially blocking the airway more deeply into the throat.”
xn1992
No they are, just ensure victim is bending forward, which they will be anyway.
Medic36
They work better for babies, in my experience.
BigYahoo2
https://timeline.com/dr-heimlich-personally-saved-someone-from-choking-can-die-happy-now-7ee241c00b0b
WannaBeStarDust
They very much are. And for good reason. Trust your training and not some idiot on the internet
BigYahoo2
https://timeline.com/dr-heimlich-personally-saved-someone-from-choking-can-die-happy-now-7ee241c00b0b
girlwithasurprise
is it weird that choking like that is my worst fear mostly cuz of the everyone staring at you part, not the dying part?
Katzizbetter
What about the stranger touching your butt with his private parts while punching his whole fist under your ribcage?
Kroesus
No. People generally list public speaking as a bigger fear than death.
Chkari
"I'd rather die than give a speech."
Merovean
Try hanging with an Epileptic wife? Nice dinner out, then suddenly It's ALL ABOUT HER! Can really create a scene, freaks folks out.
Merovean
Truly though, there are a lot of horrible people out there. I've had people get mad, and people under stress are useless animals.
imhavingsomuchfun
I'd be the guy watching, thinking, "damn, I wish i knew how to do the heimlich to save this dude. "
frankfurther73410
You'll definitely turn beet red!
GothKirby
That’s a more common fear than you’d imagine; I know a fair few people who are afraid of vomiting, shitting themselves, choking, etc 1/2
GothKirby
in public due to the embarrassment more so than the actual event. 2/2
PedalPizza
Nope. Pretty common. Which is why folks die on bathroom floors after walking away to avoid embarrassment.
TokyosNotFarEnough
I've choked like that in a Jason's Deli. I dgaf. Got up to find a chair/booth tall enough to heimlich myself, but my mama got me 1st. (1)
TokyosNotFarEnough
I watched the Jason's guy run off yelling for his manager. Everything was hyper-real just then. Went to the dr & had surgery bc I had (2)
TokyosNotFarEnough
Some weird throat band issue where my throat would close up & choke me when I ate, but I could still breath. Will have it & have to (3)
TokyosNotFarEnough
Watch out for it happening agan for the rest of my life which could mean more choking & more surgeries.
Sorrytodisappoint
You can do it easily to yourself tall by placing your fist against your bellybutton and thrusting upward underneath you ribcage.#saviorself
heartlesskitten
I've done this, I saved my own life from a butterscotch candy that slipped back into my esophagus while I was alone at the office.
Kamishiro
I choked like that in basic training, and my MTI(drill sergeant equiv) had to Heimlich me. Most embarrassing moment in my life. Only upside>
Kamishiro
NotOnRexManningDay
I choked on a gummi. I was terrified, but someone wacked me on the back and I threw it up along with other stuff. Embarrassing but I'm alive
LavChaos
It's legit in first aid training to follow someone you suspect is choking to help as they will remove themselves from the situation.
Pablomar24
Not at all, a lot of choking people die because they're too embarrassed to ask for help.
CaptainDogvious
I chocked on bok choy once and went to the restroom. I was able to pull it out of my throat tho. It was super scary
DarthHypno
Completely true my mom choked on a bay leaf at an Italian joint and rather than let anyone know she walked to the bathroom.
xn1992
Yes, in past it was not uncommon to find choking people dead in restaurant corridor or restroom as they were too embarrassed to ask for help
aTokenOfMyExtreme
W T F that's wild
SlackerTactical
Not even kidding. I did that as a kid. My dad noticed that I was quiet and spitting juice out. He realized "sons a moron. Time to save him"
boeingUbiquitous
Did you die?
ChesterCopperpots
Same happens with heart attacks all the time. Usually leave the room and are found later
thethePete
It's a pretty horrible experience. I've choked on food enough that I'm going to see a specialist about a possible nerve issue. It sucks 1/
thethePete
Every time. Also, I typically only have food lodged part way, so I can breathe just enough to suffer. Not supposed to do anything if the 2/
thethePete
Person can still breathe, so I just get to flail and suffer and horrify everyone around me until it clears. It sucks.
FlysaMinelly
Nah I feel ya
QueenSavcy
To be honest, you won’t think about it in the moment. Ive choked like that, something lodged in my throat with no air path whatsoever, 1/
QueenSavcy
and your brain immediately forgets everything else except that you can not breathe. It’s like tunnel vision. I was at a restaurant and I 2/
QueenSavcy
only saw 2 things: my dad jumping up to give me the Heimlich and the bartender rushing away to call 911. To this day, I can’t recall if 3/
QueenSavcy
anyone else looked at me or not. I’m sure they did but I have no memory of it. 4/4
bubblytangerine
A lot of people aren't scared of dying, but that they're going to make a fool of themselves while doing it. Social fear is hella powerful.
DangerousNoodle
I'm scared of it being too quick, so I don't have time to say good bye, and being alone without my loved ones.
bubblytangerine
That's something I totally get.
Sensiblyinteresting
If it makes you feel better in the time it takes to choke to death you could send them out a mass text.
shortbuswastaken
"choking at the taco Bell on 18th, this guy's slapping me pretty hard so I might make it but if I choke I want you all to know I love you"
shortbuswastaken
"oh nvm I'm good, ignore this"
M4NNING
I was choking on a crouton at my brothers wedding. I was really embarrassed.
Obsole
I'm hoping someone would stop staring and jump in to help you like this gentleman did.
Merovean
It's not good. We've created generations that are too afraid and too oblivious to get involved. Scary seeing a crowd of duh, in an SOS.
NobodyHasToReadThisCrap
My husband and I were eating on a restaurant patio and a guy at the next table got up and sprinted off the patio behind the building. 1/?
NobodyHasToReadThisCrap
Luckily, our waitress (who we later found out was a few months shy of graduating from nursing school) followed him and immediately gave 2/?
boeingUbiquitous
Him an amazing handjob. 3/3
didntpickausername
This is where I went too.
NobodyHasToReadThisCrap
Him the Heimlich maneuver. Guy horked out a giant bite of half-chewed steak. He was so embarrassed, and his group of dudebro friends 3/?
NobodyHasToReadThisCrap
Took a picture of it on the ground and passed it around the rest of the night, though the whole thing definitely killed the vibe of 4/?
mishalala
What assholes
NobodyHasToReadThisCrap
Their party. We left her a big tip with a congratulations note ... the guy was so ashamed I wasn’t sure he would. :/ 5/5
bpjarMemePoster
Excuse me I have a boyfriend
ThEbAnTeRbEmIgHtY
Lol......thank you
Isaypoopythingsbecausemostofyouannoyme
*shoves food back down her throat
LuffyFett
imgurj17
"Has he ever saved your life, because I have" ?
Nathanfake
*panties dropped*
Levitus
"and I have an erection..."
TheYoungGod
Dude is gonna get #metoo'd so hard. They caught it on camera and everything. She was choking, so she couldn't give verbal consent.
Haidere1988
I'm thinking the down voters don't get sarcasm
FurToaster
yubisaki
Someone's life being saved is an opportunity for insipid, misogynistic "jokes"? You lot really hate women
frustratedmusician
yes , it's sad. You can see by the downvotes that its a taboo to talk about it
IVIuffinIVIan
Every opportunity is ripe for a joke. I hope you were kidding, if not, don’t take life so seriously:)
yubisaki
Repetitive disparagement humor signals that it's safe to freely express prejudice without fear of criticism. It is far from harmless.
IVIuffinIVIan
Yeah, or it’s just a joke...no need to read into it ?
JoeyLock
How is it 'misogynistic' in any way, shape or form?
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Haidere1988
Bitch, I literally hide behind humor. Why do you think I'm on imgur? Ain't for the mac and cheese recipes.
ChuckIHadADoubleBuurgerrr
Nivvi
Everyone should know how to perform Heimlich manoeuvre
notintoyoga
They should also learn how to spell manuver
MarieMacho
Now called abdominal thrusts... at least in Canada, for at least the last 15 years.
AbortableToaster
Honestly everyone should take a first aid and CPR class. These are important skills everyone should know
Amphest
Also important for parents to learn and keep fresh knowledge of the heimlich on infants. And in daycare/kindergarden.
Pissedoffteencuzedge
Its an arizona state graduation requirement. Learned it last month
greach
Seriously! Why isn’t cpr, first aid and this mandatory in high school, surely we can spare a few dodgeball classes for this
Donku83
I think all schools should teach the himmeldon manure from a young age so that it's common knowledge.
Bananasandwiches42
Inappropesmagotes
We were taught in grade school how to do it. Do they not do this everywhere?
MarshmalineTheCampfireQueen
Nah man. Like, I didn't learn until high school and I only got the chance because I was in JROTC. Never occurred to me to learn before then.
ImgurRulerOfThePlanetOmicronPersei8
http://inhomecpr.com/choking-emergency-the-heimlich-maneuver-or-back-blows/
GavisaurusRex
I appreciate that.
mrayetch
Thank you, not choking girl for moving my salad.
YouThinkThatsBad
ThisGuy8089
first time the guy who made the manuever actually used it was when he was in his 70s, or something. crazy stuff
Aetherblade
Should, be wouldn't be feazible. There are so many of these kinds of things that people should know.
agermanguy
Everyone should know how to cook h'ordeuvres
pedrodontsurf
The family actually patented the name "heimlich manoeuvre" in order to gain money from it, so bow it's referred to as abdominal thrusts
friggenjeebus
How would making blue meth help in this situation?
theyaregooddogsbront
... Heisenberg. Not heimlich.
hajimedj
Lmao
Nexus763
Also spread how it's not as easy, harmless, and funny as Mrs Doubtfire made it look. Practice on your relatives, let them do it too.It hurts
mmm32
Agreed 100%. I saved my brother's life when we were kids by using the Heimlich. It's so simple and so effective.
kimmoprkl
Every man should know that!
SlasherQuan
You won't be taught the heimlich anymore bc the family of the inentor charged the red Cross, so know you learn abdominal thrust.
SlasherQuan
Inventor
Otaku4ever
Tshirt-man saves the day...!
dobbythehouseelf
Both my cousin and uncle performed it on separate occasions. They saved two people's lives.
pizzapartyhard
Isn’t it outdated and no longer the preferred method?
mrbuzzcut
Perform, if maybe not spell though
VilifiedHyde
*hindlick manure.
teacherwoody
Kendrick Lemovruh
Rowee
I saved my ex's life this way. But then he ruined mine. Meh.
nanyatenyaa
No good deed goes unpunished. Tell him the next time he chokes down a dick to try swallowing.
TylerTumlin
Everyone should also know the Heimlich Family wants people to pay to call it that. They are 'abdominal thrusts' now
HydroSean
we should except the certification changes every few years so u really cant do it and completely avoid legal prosecutions
dancinshroom
Depends on the country. Canada for instwnce has laws protecting people doing first aid complications (like breaking ribs during cpr)
angeldust420
Lloyd Christmas has a better version of this.
nanyatenyaa
Everyone else should know that if you don't, you shouldn't attempt it. Call 911, they will walk you thru exactly what to do.
WytLytnin
Also, you should know how to preform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself. You can use the top of a dining room chair for instance.
mirrelle
I almost choked on a hunk of meat like a month ago. I better look this up.
zarola1
Don't forget there is a different technique for babies
HTML5client
Kneeling position then fall flat on your tummy with no resistance. Hurts a bit and knocks the wind out of ya but works.
AstroINTJ
I did this at the breakfast table because nobody could fucking get the point. Whammed myself against the table edge until it worked.
3nd3rwiggin
Only time in my life I ever choked on something, extra cheesy pizza. Was home alone, broke the chair & cracked 2 ribs but lived, obviously.
WhatAnAmazingPlanet
I smashed myself in the wall with my back and was able to spit a big piece of orange that choke me at age 10. Got no air in the lungs, any.
ThatOneRandomNerd
Instruct unclear, am now part chair from the waist down.
gleely
If it was an Ikea chair, does that make you a Céntöör?
DanteLidge
Isn't ö read as eh like centehr
FromDenmarkWithHate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e93E3YN1094
TheSpooniestFeeling
Was just about to post this, makes me happy I wasn't the only one to think of it.
FromDenmarkWithHate
I died laughing the first time I saw that bit!
Rationalthoughtyoumoronsdidntth8nkof
The trick is, you've gotta break a rib or two
DrewF650GS
no, that's CPR
PaperTiger274
And how to spell maneuver.
Nivvi
Manoeuvre is a proper English spelling you American peasant.
PaperTiger274
This trolling turd is what is wrong with the world. Go take toxicity somewhere else.
PaperTiger274
Name calling? Arrogant prick. I’ll enjoy my rock, you enjoy yours. Be nice.
Nivvi
You started by telling me to learn how to spell it, so i replied in kind.
PaperTiger274
That’s not IN KIND. That was garbage, my friend. Mine was a wise crack, yours is an insult. Learn that difference.
s0bere
Do you know how to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre?
FurToaster
The hindlick? Ok ok I'll go....
bed1am6666
Nivvi
Yes.
DownvoteAllYouWantImstillRight
No
Stratego89
Idk who the fuck downvoted this... but I hope they choke to death.
Isaypoopythingsbecausemostofyouannoyme
I did. I downvote when people bring up downvoted.
Isaypoopythingsbecausemostofyouannoyme
I said it, I gave myself -1
mrayetch
Some trainng isn't allowed to call it Hemlich, 'cuz lawyers and other hazardous reasons
Otaku4ever
Lol... well said...!
Richygrindcore
Salty ass medics with the opinion of if I'm not the one doing it it's wrong
lopeardgaloot
They probably downvoted because he's slapping her on the back, that's the worst thing you can do. go straight to Heimlich maneuver
Stratego89
But that has nothing to do with a comment suggesting everyone know how to perform it (properly).
fingobaggins
We are taught to do the slap. You should avoid the Heimlich
lopeardgaloot
The slap can make whatever is lodged in her throat to settle in further, it doesn't do anything to get it out
Bodie1Knobie
I also like to give a couple hip trust when I’m applying the Heimlich.
PaperTiger274
Giggity
ClassicSean
Found the epic sax guy
Counterfit
[careless whisper intensifies]
VitaminJay
Best thing I've ever learned. 5 people saved so far.
Alimana
I was never trained to do this, but got to put it into use to save a choking man in a restaurant. Great feeling afterwards.
Nivvi
VitaminJay
watchesyouwhileyousleep
Same. Did a cpr/aed course a few years back and had to use those skills twice since then when my daughter was choking. Glad i took the class
PaperTiger274
You gotta get new friends, surprised they made it this far.
bullshite
How did you even found 5 persons in this situation ? I didn't even know someone that know someone choking on food...
VitaminJay
Just randomly. First one was my best friend when we were playing Shadowrun. I had just learned the Heimlich 2 weeks prior.
FurToaster
He stepped on a hidden alarm plate and sw9llowed his cig in suprise? I did that once >:[
VitaminJay
I think he had just taken a bite of his sandwich when the GM said something funny.
YouThinkThatsBad
Maybe he seeks them out to be a hero
flashmozzg
if the mountain won't come to Muhammad, then Muhammad must go to the mountain.
raknor88
Fun fact, Henry Heimlich developed the maneuver but never actually had to save a life with it till he was an old man.
PaperTiger274
Fun fiction, Henry was in jail for the time between, for assault.
Steelhart
And his family has been trying to milk the usage of their name for a long time. Red Cross calls them “abdominal thrusts” due to lawsuits.
lemmonjello
well also heimlich also became a bit of a lunatic to the point where one of his sons speaks out against him.
ImgurRulerOfThePlanetOmicronPersei8
And everyone should know NEVER tap in the back. Go heimlich right away. Tapping the back may only make the food piece stuck deeper.
PubicOvergrowth
The maneuver isn't exactly safe, that's why it's a last resort. You won't choke to death, but you might break a rib or damage something else
WannaBeStarDust
His form is almost perfect for a conscious victim and taught for first responders everywhere I've seen. At least since my recert last year.
WannaBeStarDust
Google search confirms. Red Cross, American Heart Association, Mayo Clinic, WebMD, ALL say to give back blows.
xn1992
Wrong
ImgurRulerOfThePlanetOmicronPersei8
Read this http://inhomecpr.com/choking-emergency-the-heimlich-maneuver-or-back-blows/
Prinzka
You just linked an article that directly disproved what you were saying. Wtf?
ImgurRulerOfThePlanetOmicronPersei8
You didn't read the whole thing did you.
LionSundress
We are taught never to use this manoeuvre in Australia. Different strokes for different folks.
Bananasandwiches42
Should I stroke instead of jerk?
Thneitis
It’s super last resort. Only if they can’t talk or cough should you use it.
thehoesenone
It's very ineffective if not dangerous.
jayar1st
Source?
thehoesenone
before we had our first child we went through a first aid course and were told this.
thehoesenone
https://www.accreditedfirstaid.com.au/2014/08/22/the-heimlich-manouevre-why-dont-we-use-it/
UWantSumFuk
Red Cross Canada doesn't teach the official Heimlich any more either
FurToaster
Yall just drop a snake down the windpipe to grab that apple clogging my trapper ot what mate?
dogbeachesarethebestbeaches
Trained spiders rapel down the throat and clear the obstruction with their venom spikers
FurToaster
Jesus
vote4brownie
Ohhhh fuck hahahahaha
DrzBa42
Same in the U.K...
bed1am6666
No, were allowed to do it, were just not allowed to call it the Heimlich maneuver. It's officially called Abdominal thrusts.
LionSundress
Not to be confused with pelvic thrusts
DrzBa42
Which really drive you insane
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Stockyhome
Wait till they dropped then perform CPR with your dominant foot. Fun fact we have about 50 wild kangaroo or every 2 wild camels (million)
ticktockbent
If he dies he dies
SmartHasTheBrainsButStupidHasTheBalls
A swift thumb up the cloaca.
TonguePunchDeBumSon
It’s strong bangs on the back in a upward motion starting just below the shoulder blades. They don’t recommend the other way anymore.
Treblaine
"strong bangs on the back in a upward motion" weren't they doing that already and it wasn't working? So I guess they'd just die.
TonguePunchDeBumSon
I worded it badly but yea. That guy wasn’t aiming his hits up wards as he stuck. It makes a difference. HM if it’s not working.
Thecynicalspud
5 back thrusts, and if that is ineffective, 5 chest thrusts. Most effective if you use the palm-heel rather than striking flat-handed.
ColLeslieHapHapablap
Former paramedic advice: If you ever choke and the Heimlich clears it you should still go to the hospital. It doesn't always get all of it.
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PunkMaxPayne
Sure, like I’m made of money.
captbananapants
*Laughs in every 1st world country other than USA.*
PunkMaxPayne
*Weeps openly in AMERICAN and then dies because I can’t afford a hospital visit.* MURICA!
ijack
If in the US, I'd rather take the risk than pay a hospital anything.
todayok
Thinking a service worker could afford to go to the hospital in the US. Yo so funny.
Horehey360
What if you’re still hungry?
Emergencybiscuit85
EMT and I've seen where they were found down hours later after "surviving" a choking experience. Also check out dry drowning.
ColLeslieHapHapablap
Exactly why o commented this. I worked a peds arrest that was the result of a choking that wasn't fully cleared.
Emergencybiscuit85
Watched my medical cry his eyes out after we lost an 8yo to a dislodged mucus plug. Fucking terrible call.
longgoneday
True, the Epiglottis cannot be very reliable haha
MithridateEupator
Also a pretty good chance of it cracking a rib or two
thequicksilver
Yup. It's like CPR. It's gonna suck, but shit's gotta move to save your life.
ImgursOfficiallBlackMan
Shut up nerd.
mishalala
I get that reference
camvani
a teacher told me you shouldn't do back slaps bc object may end up going deeper into throat
SamuthNBS
Slap up and forward, and not too hard. Then heimlich that bitch outta there.
BirdmanPB
Your teacher should stay in their lane ! Lol. If they are fully choking back slaps are fine
fingobaggins
Australia first aid courses teach the back hits, avoid HM because it can cause too much damage.
Shaggymom
OR just die...if you are doing HM you have minutes of life left. I will take broken ribs and spleen over death any day
insuus
You don’t do hiemlich unless someone’s throat is fully restricted otherwise it may end up worse. You can hit their back to try and dislodge
insuus
Both my parents are Respiratory Therapists
theYayabie
Slapping the back of someone coughing does risk that. But if someone is choking, back blows while they’re leaning over helps to remove it.
KillerTofu615
cpr classes tend to teach back blows as standard now. http://inhomecpr.com/choking-emergency-the-heimlich-maneuver-or-back-blows/
DoWGray
Yeah, harder than what it looked like he was doing though.
minipancho94
Backslaps is airway is still open. Heimlich if it's blocked. Finger sweep before and after if they aren't conscious.
whiskerbiscuit
Finger sweep?
shortbuswastaken
Dig your fingers all up in their mouth parts to make sure nothing will just slide back down there and start killing them again
aFlockOfSmeagols
But never do a blind sweep because you can re-lodge what you've dislodged. Only sweep what you can visualize
camvani
is that right?
FlyingDorito
You are supposed to do both. Hitting the back and the Heimlich then repeat. The guy in the video is following the procedure 100% correctly.
JohnnyLawlessEsq
No.
GrumpyHermits
I'm no expert, but when I was trained for work they said 5 back slaps and 5 thrusts alternating. Those videos may be out of date though
Syrupdrizzler
One time a teacher told me that I shouldn't worry about the popular bitch being cruel to me b cause she's peaking and I'm not
Syrupdrizzler
He was wrong.
officialmisunderstanding
While it still may be a he, teachers are statistically more likely to be female (80% IIRC).
spyjane
Wut
DecapitatedJizzWizard
There are more tigers in captivity than in the wild
jimmythehat1
As a nurse, I concur.
joot
Also, they might need attention for broken ribs. Friend was saved by Heimlich and her insurance company wanted to know who broke her ribs.
joot
She told them to kindly fuck off.
DavidAndrews
That's great but I can't afford a 6,000 dollar maybe.
Ryebread91
I don’t understand, if it makes no longer blocked wouldn’t the rest be free to fall down your esophagus?
TheFleshItBurns
As another paramedic, the lodged object can also damage soft tissue, and bleeding wounds
Grizy
Nah would rather risk it sorry
Ikindawantsoup
I have a question, how do you perform it on a pregnant woman?
Brosius
Press on the chest if on the ground pull of standing up
HandsomeJack19
Ask the kid to punch the obstruction out from the inside.
Sturmgeschutz
Uppercut the baby
IDontKnowWhatImDoingSendHelp
I just took a class and they told us 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
hofbrauhauss
How do perform it on a corpse... asking for a friend
CharliePapaBravo
Go a little higher.
Hairarse
Hands above the bulge (soft under sternum but above bulge)
THEBOUNCEHOUSE
DOUBLE KILL
Himalayiantortoise
That's a great question. Literally never thought to ask that question
NightPainPoe
It's the same when dealing with people who are much larger than you and fall back too. Learned in my CPR class how to deal cuz tiny
AStegosaurus
Protip: At least in the USA, doing the Heimlich maneuver and pressing on the baby bump is considered to be gross negligence, rendering your
AStegosaurus
Good Bystander immunity void. Even if you don't know the correct way, you should be like this guy and know not to do it the wrong way.
icookfoodandfightfire
in short, essentially the same, just a bit higher up. Instead of at the belly button, more towards the base of the sternum
miaouxmeow
I choked when 8mos pregnant. Like, my lips turned blue - choked. No one around me knew what to do, so I just punched myself in the chest.
miaouxmeow
While bending over and I was ok. Then I looked up how to help a choking pregnant lady just in case. The things you don’t think about...
aznanimality
KILL STREAK
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twohearteddoctor
LeeLooDaIIasMultipass
Perfect
JoshuaCM0408
You’re my type of monster
slotheroll
moondevil
Wow
THEBOUNCEHOUSE
Double Kill!
ColLeslieHapHapablap
Perfectly answered here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-choking/basics/art-20056637
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Jellyrabbit
What are the dotters going to do? When it happens irl quickly hop into Imgur and find this comment?
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VeryMoistTowelettes
So basically don't treat her like a human gusher?
UWantSumFuk
Not sure if this covers it, but you do obese people/anyone you can't fully reach around the same way
Isigneduptopostacomment
Seems handy to know, thanks
Haidere1988
I may need this one day...
IzeTheJukebox
. Thank you!
Ilovehavingfreehealthcare
A proper heimlich can cause internal damage just as proper cpr can crack a rib or sternum
AnOceanOfStars
I suppose, depending on the nature of the ingested matter, it could also cause inner wounds when coming out so quick and strong?
pancakeisi
How to do itbwhen you are alone?
ColLeslieHapHapablap
Perfectly answered here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-choking/basics/art-20056637
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digitalJosh
I once choked on cotten candy. Not a joke
Jdonkay
Why 'former'?
RachTrap
people kept complaining about their butts being sore after being in the ambulance with them.
twozerooz
He kept telling his patients to just goto the hospital
inadequateproductionofenergyrequiredtosustainlife
In the end isn’t that what we in EMS want? I hate refusals man. Such a liability
ColLeslieHapHapablap
Career ending on-the-job injury.
CoderMonkey
Ptsd? (not being a smartass)
ColLeslieHapHapablap
No, destroyed my back.
idownvotemeanies
I’m so sorry.
Emergencybiscuit85
Getting ready to get my spine fused in a few weeks. CPR takes a toll on the body sad part is the patient still died and I'm injured for life
ColLeslieHapHapablap
I'm approaching 7 years out of EMS. It's really hitting me now how insane a job it is.
Emergencybiscuit85
I'm still in surgery but transitioning to doing real estate agent full time. Been doing it PT a few years but this body hurts.
Zyzzix
also curious
ColLeslieHapHapablap
Destroyed my back.
SaltyDitchDr
Most people are not career paramedics. "Burn out" is typically by years. Low pay, long hours to deal with crazy work and most private
SaltyDitchDr
5 years*
FirefighterCaboose
I guess at 8 I'm an anomaly.
ColLeslieHapHapablap
I was at 8 when I got hurt.
SaltyDitchDr
Companies, which is the majority, offer no retirement or any reason to stay.
inadequateproductionofenergyrequiredtosustainlife
Which is why most jump to Fire or Pd
SaltyDitchDr
Exactly. I'm at 10 years in private and I'm not sure why I haven't gone fire yet.
Okiegoon
Thank you, good info.
MrE158
I was taught that if you have to do the abdominal thrusts they need to go to hospital in case you've damaged them internally.
ElbowDeepInStudentDebt
Yea, and sit in a hospital for the next 6 hours (canada) so someone can confirm that yes, your throat has no more food in it? OK! Sounds fun
onlyifitsworthit
Ha! Those with experience skip Grand River, and go straight to Stratford General. Even w/the +30 minutes each way, it's still much faster.
imnotgoogle
6h ? What is this express service ?!
upvoteforwhat
Fuck, is that a normal wait time everywhere? Or just specific hospitals in urban areas?
ElbowDeepInStudentDebt
2 is slow day waittime, 6 is busy. (nanaimo gen. hospital), last i was in there was about 4 hours. But i've had some 2 and 6h days.
upvoteforwhat
Well that sucks. I dont think I've ever waited longer than 2 hr, and I thought that was a long wait.
IndianTechSupport41
Depends on the object
AmbientCitrusFruit
Judging by that guy's response, the object is dick.
mrfiretk
If you take the ambulance you'll get immediate admission handy trick....
ColLeslieHapHapablap
Not when I was working ambulances. Even ambulance patients get triaged.
ShyBasilisk
But that’s an expensive taxi ride, isn’t it?
jangiPandaPrince
Yes, in Germany at least 150€. The insurance usually covers this as long as a doctor confirms the neccessity of the transport by ambulance.
imnotgoogle
I can confirm it is not the case. Here you get sorted again when back from ambulance : p1 to p5 *p5 being the most urgent and even a p4 1/2
imnotgoogle
Would be waiting minimum of a 8hours