It also, if administered incorrectly, ruptures the diaphragn and stomach which results in a high death rate, although obviously not as high a death rate as having your trachea blocked. Heimlich is good but should be treated with caution. ----- Original Message ----- From: <TrembleDvr@ao*.co*> To: <techdiver@aquanaut.com> Sent: Monday, April 17, 2000 10:28 PM Subject: Heimlich Maneuver > I read an article about resusitating drowning victims where the inventor of > the Heimlich Maneuver (Dr. Heimlich) claims the success rate is much higher > if the Heimlich maneuver is performed prior to initiating CPR efforts. > > For more details check the web site www.heimlichinstitute.org > > Marty Lutz > -- > Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. > Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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