Preteens and Teens Saving Lives
News reports have highlighted the heroic actions of preteens and teenagers who knew how to perform the Heimlich maneuver for a classmate, family member, teacher (or other adult) with complete airway obstruction.
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These 4 reports, plus the first 2 stories (with videos) below are about preteens
who have saved others from choking:
- Boy Saves Mom’s Life with Heimlich Maneuver – Saint John Telegraph Journal, October 2007[Ref:38]
- Girl Saves Friend’s Life Using Heimlich – KMBC Kansas City, January 2008[Ref:39]
- Girl, 8, Saves Friend Choking at Restaurant – WCCO Minneapolis, December 2007[Ref:40]
- Heimlich Inventor Honours Cape Breton Boy – CBC News, April 2007[Ref:37]
5th Grade Hero Performs Heimlich
Aurora Middle-Schooler Saves Friend with Heimlich Maneuver
Student’s Response Saves Teacher’s Life
Teen Uses Heimlich to Save Choking Niece
Teenage Student Saves Classmate’s Life with Heimlich Maneuver
Teen Girl Uses Heimlich Maneuver to Save Choking Man
Did You Know?!
The presence of older siblings in the household increases the risk for choking, possibly because toys and other objects with small parts are more likely to be present and caregiving activities, such as feeding, to be undertaken by older siblings.[Ref:44]