Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Heimlich Maneuver

An emergency treatment commonly used to clear food and other foreign objects causing AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

An emergency treatment commonly used to clear food and other foreign objects causing AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Abdominal Thrusts
  • Abdominal Thrust
  • Maneuver, Heimlich

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2012

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Previous Indexing

  • Airway Obstruction (1975-2011)
  • Resuscitation (1979-2011)

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Tree Number

  1. E02w.365.476w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Heimlich Maneuver. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D059746. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D059746
  2. Heimlich Maneuver. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heimlich_maneuver
  3. Heimlich Maneuver. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q857300