National Heimlich Maneuver Day | June 1
Thu Jun 1st

National Heimlich Maneuver Day

Every year on June 1st, National Heimlich Maneuver Day recognizes a life-saving measure. To remove air from the lungs, the Heimlich Maneuver uses abdominal thrusts. Someone is coughing when someone is coughing. The forced air expels an object on which someone is choking. In 1974, Dr. Henry J. Heimlich introduced this life-saving surgery. mlich Maneuver is also known as Abdominal Thrusts. The Heimlich Maneuver is also known as Abdominal Thrusts. The observance also marks National Safety Month, and the Heimlich Maneuver is just one of the many activities you can take this month.

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More than 5,000 people died from choking in 2015, according to the National Safety Council, in 2015. Since certified instructors teach the Heimlich Technique, the American Red Cross and other groups provide the instruction as part of their first aid and CPR courses, since certified instructors teach the Heimlich Technique.

A life can be saved by being able to handle the Heimlich Maneuver properly. In addition, courses teach you how to celebrate potential choking, how to provide assistance, and proper administration of the procedure. Older children's activities have also been modified. Each individual who is trained means the possibility of a life well lived. Although first responders, law enforcement, nurses, physicians, elder and child care, and those in high-risk occupations are all required to have training, anyone can obtain it... You may make the difference in someone's life, whether you or someone you know.

How to celebrate a heimlich maneuver day on a heimlich maneuver day

Register for a first aid class that teaches the Heimlich Maneuver. Already qualified? Are you ready? Take a first aid class with someone you know. You can also invite others to join you or make it a family gathering. The event can also be a family gathering.

The Red Cross offers babysitting courses as young as 11 years old and lifeguard courses as young as 15 years old. Imagine having the entire family be able to respond if an accident or someone you love starts coughing. Perhaps they never have to use it. Isn't it a skill worth celebrating?

Have you used the Heimlich Maneuver before, or has it saved your life? Using #HeimlichManeuverDay, post on social media to share your stories.

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The source of this life-saving event is still investigating the origins of this life-saving event. We encourage you to check out these other safety events in June. In the meantime, we encourage you to check out these other observances in June:

  • Men's Health Month
  • The World Food Safety Day is the world Food Safety Day
  • This week, CPR and AED Awareness Week is in CPR and AED Awareness Week
  • Men's Health Week
  • Lightning Safety Week is this week