I am new to the list and learning a lot.  In regard to
the link offered below, look for the link titled
"Unconscious Victim Protocol" 
http://www.jellis.com/news/revdsubmrgd.html

It seems to me that this study has found no
significant improvement in survival rates when
resuscitating the victim began with the Heimlich
maneuver.

I'm not arguing the point but wonder how others read
the referenced link.

ALM3


--- James Montgomery <james@wo*.ne*> wrote:
> The major water park lifeguarding organization Ellis
> and associates has been using the Heimlich maneuver
> prior to resuscitating drowning victims since 1995
> with remarkable results. Their rescue statistics are
> posted to their website at http://www.jellis.com/. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TrembleDvr@ao*.co* [mailto:TrembleDvr@ao*.co*]
> Sent: Monday, April 17, 2000 5:28 PM
> To: techdiver@aquanaut.com
> 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
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