THIS TECHNIQUE SHOULD BE TAUGHT IN FIRST-AID TRAINING
A U.S. trucker was saved from choking to death on an apple by slamming into a median.
(Thanks to The Perts)
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A U.S. trucker was saved from choking to death on an apple by slamming into a median.
(Thanks to The Perts)
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Yeah right Dave.
Posted by: Theresa | March 31, 2011 at 09:44 AM
I guess I have to thank the wall.
I remember saying that once. Or maybe doing that.
Tequila may have been involved.
Posted by: wiredog | March 31, 2011 at 09:46 AM
saved by a semi-Heimlich maneuver
Posted by: sandy | March 31, 2011 at 10:05 AM
I've taught First Aid and CPR for several years for the American Red Cross. I'll have to remember to relay this tip. Does it still work if you're driving a Prius?
Posted by: nursecindy | March 31, 2011 at 10:19 AM
My bosses father worked with a guy whose claim-to-fame was being able to swallow a sandwich whole (no chewing). They found him dead in the break room one day.....having choked to death on a sandwich. He had a bruised stomach area from slamming himself into a table (self heimliching). Words for the wary.
Posted by: LeDud | March 31, 2011 at 12:25 PM
LeDud -- it worked for me. Guess I'm just luckier.
Posted by: Not My Usual Alias | March 31, 2011 at 02:21 PM
Trucker: " Thanks, Wall. "
Wall: " Up yours. "
Posted by: Clankazoid | March 31, 2011 at 05:23 PM