Are There Any Risks Associated With The Heimlich Maneuver

There is a small risk of gastric rupture that may occur if the pressure is too high, but even then, the benefit of saving someone's life outweighs the risks.

This Won't Hurt A Bit · 8 - HOW TO SAVE A LIFE · at 9:40 · May 5th, 2019 ·Transcript

On this episode

Can An Untrained Person Intervene To Save A Life In Case Of Emergency at 0:47
What Is A Heimlich Maneuver at 7:59
Are There Any Risks Associated With The Heimlich Maneuver at 9:40
What Is An Epipen at 14:44
Can You Die From An Anaphylactic Shock at 18:14
How Does An Epipen Work To Help With A Severe Allergic Reaction at 18:55
Why Do We Stab An Epipen Into The Thigh at 20:36
What Do You Do If You See Someone Pass Out at 21:38
How Do You Help Someone Who Is Having A Seizure at 25:08