• Hepato Gastroenterol · Jan 2001

    Review Case Reports

    Gastric rupture after Heimlich maneuver and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

    • P H Tung, S Law, K M Chu, W L Law, and J Wong.
    • Division of Esophageal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong. hmtung@hkucc.hku.hk
    • Hepato Gastroenterol. 2001 Jan 1;48(37):109-11.

    AbstractChoking is a common emergency problem. The Heimlich maneuver is unquestionably effective in relieving airway obstruction. Serious and life-threatening complications may arise, however, if the maneuver is applied incorrectly. Two cases of gastric rupture after Heimlich maneuver are reported. Lay public, paramedics and the medical professionals should be educated with the correct technique of Heimlich maneuver and its potential complications. All patients receiving Heimlich maneuver should be examined by an experienced physician.

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