Is there a way to perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself?!
Question: If I had eaten alone today, I would have choked to death. Thank goodness my husband knew to do the Heimlich on me.
Answers: If I had eaten alone today, I would have choked to death. Thank goodness my husband knew to do the Heimlich on me.
I don't think it's impossible. But you may not have the ability due to the confusion and lack of strength at the time under that condition. Next time chew your food more.
Glad you were saved.
You can use a chair back to perform the Heimlich on yourself. I saved my friends life like that, and know how easy choking can happen.
Yes, there is. If choking, the first step is to relax. Try to draw air into your lungs. If you cannot, you need to take action immediately. Giving the Heimlich to yourself is ultimately ineffective. For immediate relief, throw yourself over the back of a chair, table or other item. Doing so provides great pressure on your diaphragm, which will help to dislodge the obstruction.
Dr. James Jeah MD
If you're choking when alone, you use the back of a chair to perform the maneuver. Don't do it on yourself, though, unless you actually need to and have no other options.