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Maniobra de Heimlich en uno mismo

Información:

Si una persona se está ahogando por algo, puede llevar a cabo la maniobra de Heimlich en sí misma de la siguiente manera:

La persona también se puede apoyar sobre el borde de una mesa, silla o baranda y empujar rápidamente la parte superior del vientre (abdomen superior) contra el borde.

Si es necesario, se debe repetir este movimiento hasta que el objeto que obstruye las vías respiratorias salga.

Ver también el artículo sobre primeros auxilios en caso de asfixia .

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