Thank you Henry Jay Heimlich

[ScottM]

I can now say that the Heimlich maneuver really does work. About 15 minutes prior to writing this post I was the latest recipient of the method. I was trying to take a rather large pill, a anti-inflammatory for my back, it caught in my throat and I could not move it nor was I getting any air. My SO was in the other room playing with her iPod and I started banging loudly on the door jam of the bathroom. She came running and saw that I was choking and did the maneuver. OUT CAME THE PILL! In came the air. WOW was that an interesting experience.

 

[Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe]

Hoooo boy....

 

[EppyGA]

I'm glad someone was there Scott. They say you can self adminster it if necessary. Don't know if anyone actually has.

 

[dmccormack]

Wow -- close call!


Glad she knew how and was there for you!

 

[wsuffa]

Glad she was there, and glad it worked.

 

[colohan]

I'm glad someone was there Scott. They say you can self adminster it if necessary. Don't know if anyone actually has.

I've been taught that the back of a chair works well for this.

Chris

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

Yay Scott, still kickin'! Beats the alternate outcome!
Yes you can self-administer:
it's on page 2
http://firstaid.webmd.com/choking-treatment
I have had the joy of administering to someone in a restaurant. (successfully!)

 

[Ghery]

Yay Scott, still kickin'! Beats the alternate outcome!
Yes you can self-administer:
it's on page 2
http://firstaid.webmd.com/choking-treatment
I have had the joy of administering to someone in a restaurant. (successfully!)

And I have been the recipient. It does work. Glad it did for Scott, too.

 

[AdamZ]

Whooo Scary I bet. Glad all is well now!!

 

[Kelvin]

I have done the Heimlich on two people over the years...it is always a trip to see the lodged item go "projectile"...

Glad you are ok my man!!!!

 

[RJM62]

Hey, glad you're still alive, man.

 

[Obi Heed Kenobi]

1) glad to hear it worked for you; and 2) glad to hear it works!

 

[woodstock]

Holy hell SCott, glad she was there and was able to dislodge the pill.

 

[kevin47881]

Glad the SO was able to save the day and you!

 

[Chip Sylverne]

My worst nightmare is having something like that happen with nobody around. Hope you gave her a big ol' wet one right on the lips...

 

[woodstock]

My worst nightmare is having something like that happen with nobody around. Hope you gave her a big ol' wet one right on the lips...

You and me both. I live alone and one time a horse pill didn't want to go down - it finally did, but it musta bruised something because it hurt for a while. I don't take horse pills alone at home anymore. Scary.

 

[timwinters]

My SO was in the other room <snip> She came running and saw that I was choking and did the maneuver.

Oh, man, you're in deep trouble now. You'll never be allowed to forget this one!

Seriously, glad it worked and you're alright.

 

[gprellwitz]

Glad you're alright, Scott! Kudos to your SO! Say
"Hi, and Thanks!" to her from us!

 

[etsisk]

Thank G-d you're ok, Scott - that was close.

 

[steingar]

Did it on someone once to good effect. Glad to hear it worked.

 

[SkyHog]

911 Operator: Have you Hemliched the victim?
Beavis: Mm....heh....have I licked his rectum? What?

I miss Beavis and Butthead.

 

[Ted]

Yeowza... glad you're still here!

 

[TangoWhiskey]

Man, you gotta wonder about "eating while flying solo", huh?

 

[Unbeliever]

They say you can self adminster it if necessary. Don't know if anyone actually has.

I have, on the back of a chair.

"It's more of a gesture, really."

--Carlos "death or cake?" V.

 

[silver-eagle]

I have, on the back of a chair.

"It's more of a gesture, really."

--Carlos "death or cake?" V.

You're indebted to yourself forever! And Scott will never be allowed to forget it. The arguements forever are now lost.

 

[Dart]

Wow! Life is so transient. It just wasn't your day. Glad to know you get to play with us a little longer.

 

[Unregistered]

Tonight I was in Portugal at a conference. I spent the day at a "Ponseti" course learning how to manipulate and plaster cast babies with congenital club foot. This evening, only three hours ago. I was eating my Meal and talking to an orthopaedic surgeon from Vienna, when I found myself struggling with swallowing. I turned away and tried to dislodge the food with some water....no good!...I tried again, there was no feeling of panic at this stage, although I felt a little disorientated. I looked over at another delegate, who said..."Are you OK?, I shook my head. " "No", I said.
Before I could think a surgeon was behind me. I remember vaguely thinking..."he is performing the heimlich manoeuvre on me"!
I recovered immeadiately....I am so grateful for his quick thinking.....
I am a little embarrassed and a little sore around the rub cage......but OK......thank you so much for this manouevre.
Leigh Pattrson
Spain.

 

[PilotAlan]

At least you know she doesn't just love you for your life insurance policy........