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Get ready to brush up on your life-saving skills because June 1 is National Heimlich Maneuver Day! This day commemorates the birthday of Dr. Henry Heimlich, the inventor of the Heimlich maneuver – a technique used to save someone from choking. The maneuver has been credited with saving countless lives and has become an important part of first aid training. So let's take a moment to appreciate and celebrate this simple yet crucial method that can make all the difference in an emergency situation.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Dr. Heimlich</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dr. Henry Judah Heimlich, the inventor of the Heimlich maneuver, was born on February 3, 1920, in Wilmington, Delaware.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1974</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Heimlich Maneuver</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dr. Heimlich published his invention, the Heimlich maneuver, as an effective response to choking in the Emergency Medicine journal.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1976</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Adoption by Organizations</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Red Cross and American Heart Association began formally teaching the Heimlich maneuver in their first aid courses.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Heimlich for Drowning Victims</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dr. Heimlich suggested his maneuver could also help drowning victims by forcing water out of the lungs.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Named "Abdominal Thrusts"</div><div class='timeline-text'>In an effort to emphasize the procedure, the American Red Cross began referring to the maneuver as "abdominal thrusts."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Heimlich Maneuver Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Celebrated on June 1, National Heimlich Maneuver Day marked its official anniversary for the first time.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn the Heimlich maneuver</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a first aid or CPR class and learn how to properly perform the Heimlich maneuver. This is a great way to celebrate National Heimlich Maneuver Day and could potentially save someone's life.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share information on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread awareness about the importance of knowing the Heimlich maneuver by sharing information and videos on social media. This is a simple yet effective way to celebrate this day and educate others.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a first aid training event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather friends, family, or community members and host a first aid training event where you can teach them how to perform the Heimlich maneuver and other life-saving techniques. This is a hands-on and interactive way to celebrate this day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a poster or infographic</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and make a visual representation of the Heimlich maneuver to share with others. This could be in the form of a poster or infographic that can be displayed in public spaces to raise awareness.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a Heimlich maneuver demonstration</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Partner with local first responders or medical professionals to organize a live demonstration of the Heimlich maneuver for the community. This is not only informative but also a fun and engaging way to celebrate National Heimlich Maneuver Day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It can save lives</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The Heimlich maneuver is a technique used to dislodge obstructions in someone's airway, potentially saving their life. Learning this skill and spreading awareness about it through National Heimlich Maneuver Day can help prevent choking deaths in emergency situations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It empowers individuals</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Knowing how to perform the Heimlich maneuver gives individuals the power to potentially save someone's life in an emergency situation. This knowledge can boost confidence and provide a sense of security, especially for parents and caregivers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness about choking hazards</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Heimlich Maneuver Day also serves as a reminder to be aware of common choking hazards, such as small objects or certain types of food. This can help prevent accidents and keep people safe from potentially dangerous situations.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Heimlich Maneuver Works On Animals Too</h3><p class='facts-content'>This life-saving choking response isn't limited to humans. With proper technique adjustments, the Heimlich maneuver can be successfully administered on dogs and cats, potentially saving your pet's life during a choking crisis.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Heimlich Maneuver Can Be Performed Solo</h3><p class='facts-content'>If you're choking and there's no one around to help you, you can perform a self-Heimlich by using a fixed object like a chair or countertop to apply pressure on your abdomen.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Different Age Groups Require Different Techniques</h3><p class='facts-content'>The Heimlich maneuver requires slight modifications when used on babies, children, or pregnant women to ensure they are not physically harmed while the obstruction is dislodged.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Regular Practice of the Heimlich Maneuver by Bystanders Saves Thousands of Lives Each Year</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to estimates by the Heimlich Institute, the technique performed by bystanders saves approximately 100,000 lives annually.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Heimlich Maneuver Has Been Debated Over the Years</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite its acclaimed effectiveness, the Heimlich maneuver has faced some controversy over the years. Some believe that back blows should be attempted first to dislodge an obstruction. However, the consensus today is to use back blows as a first attempt in children and to proceed with abdominal thrusts if ineffective.</p></div></div>
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