a little knowledge I didn't think I'd ever need ...

[Phil Pascoe]

How do do a Heimlich Manoeuvre. My wife staggered into the kitchen, falling in front of me choking. I managed to get my wheelchair behind her and on the fourth or fifth attempt I got it. Not the easiest thing to do from a wheelchair, and I hope I never have to do it again. Scarey.

 

[MikeG.]

From a wheelchair?! Bloody hell.........how did you manage that?

 

[Trainee neophyte]

!!!

Words fail, other than well done! Need any help? (Not that I'm in a position to, but are you now sorted? If not, this isn't the best forum - NHS direct or similar might be better

 

[marcros]

she should probably get checked out by a doctor, in case of any internal damage.

that is what I was told on a recent first aid course, if the manoeuvre was ever used.

glad it all went well though.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

From a wheelchair?! Bloody hell.........how did you manage that?

Surprising what an adrenaline rush desperation brings on.

 

[Bm101]

Crikey. Glad all was well that ended well Phil!
At first I read it wrong and was about to get in touch with your Mrs to see if she had any Box handled paring chisels to sell.


Maybe next time.
:wink:

 

[RogerS]

From a wheelchair?! Bloody hell.........how did you manage that?

Surprising what an adrenaline rush desperation brings on.

Well done, Phil =D>

 

[ColeyS1]

Wow wow and wow again. Well done Phil for saving the day !

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[Stanleymonkey]

Well done mate

+1 for the check up in case you done any internal damage / bruising

 

[Garno]

All of the above. Well done.

 

[Fitzroy]

Terrible that you had to act, great that you managed it, and amazing the efforts one can conjure up in times of desperation.

 

[OscarG]

blimey....well done Phil!

Hope your missus is ok.

 

[Duncan A]

Well done, a wonderful thing to have done!
Abdominal thrusts are not always as easy as suggested (let alone from a seated position) and the NHS often recommend sharp blows on the back as a simpler approach. More info here:
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questi ... s-choking/
Duncan

 

[Chris152]

I only had vague idea til I read that, Duncan. It's amazing we weren't taught this kind of thing in school.

 

[Racers]

Wow scary stuff! nicely done.

Pete

 

[transatlantic]

Did it fly out and into someones drink like in the movies?

 

[Phil Pascoe]

... the NHS often recommend sharp blows on the back as a simpler approach ...
Duncan

believe it or not, I knew a simpler way is now suggested, but in the heat of the moment I couldn't remember what it was.

 

[bourbon]

On my first aid at work course refresher. We watched a video where a girl was choking. she went from choking to full black out in less that 10 seconds. speed is vital and you did what you had to do. and from a wheelchair as well. May I add a humble well done too.

 

[MARK.B.]

Great work in tackling what must have been a frightening time for both you and the Mrs, hope she is fully recovered now

 

[SammyQ]

Gold medal for swift thinking and two epaulette stars for achieving it from seated. As a First Aider of many years, my experience is that doing it (in drills )when standing up is DIFFICULT. Managing it for real from your chair deserves some serious respect. =D> =D> =D>

Sam