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Saturday, 11th February 2012
From Spartanburg Herald Journal
Kristan Stoneman, a CPR and first aid instructor with the Piedmont Chapter of the American Red Cross, said that performing a series of back blows and abdominal thrusts on a person who is choking can be highly effective when done properly.
Friday, 10th February 2012
From Patch.com
Crestwood Elementary School fourth-grader Tyler Brown was awarded the “Fantastic Kid Award” for using his first aid knowledge to help save a classmate last month. Tyler saw a classmate choking on the bus and remembered learning the Heimlich maneuver in ...
Friday, 10th February 2012
From Dorset Echo
By Samantha Harman » A FAMILY'S first aid story caused such a stir when it was reported in the Echo that St John Ambulance has been inundated with people wishing to learn lifesaving skills. The arrival of her little girl Summer prompted Victoria ...
Friday, 10th February 2012
From Poughkeepsie Journal
Seventh-grader Vivianna Rivera and sixth-grader Sarah Martinez prevented classmates in separate incidents from choking in the past week. Their efforts are being heralded as an example to others and have inspired school officials to developing ...
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If an adult or child is conscious and choking, perform abdominal thrusts, also known as "The Heimlich Maneuver," by placing hands around the person's abdomen...
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