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[–] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

I once rescued somebody with the heimlich, and I can’t imagine how I could have broken a rib? I grabbed her below the ribs, pulled hard on the upper belly and the lodged object flew out in an arc.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 week ago

    Many of the people who are more likely to choke are at greater risk. Old people have fragile bones, kids dont leave much room, and fat people can be difficult to assess how hard you're heimliching. A more stuck morsel can also require greater force. All these factors aside most people err on the side of greater force rather than proper technique.

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