DROWNING
Drowning occurs when a victim's lungs fill with water. As long as water remains in the lungs, breathing is impossible. The Heimlich Maneuver® pushes up on the diaphragm, compressing the lungs. This quickly expels water from the lungs of drowning victims and jump starts breathing. Mouth-to-mouth, in contrast, attempts to force air into lungs which are already full of water.
The Heimlich Maneuver saves drowning victims by instantly and safely removing water from the lungs. This enables drowning victims to breathe. Just about everyone, including children, knows how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver. The public only needs to learn: To save drowning victims, use the same Heimlich Maneuver as for choking victims.
Scientific and medical research papers and other news resources supporting the Heimlich Maneuver.
Press releases and news stories of drowning victims saved with the Heimlich Maneuver.
Brief history of using the Heimlich Maneuver before CPR to save drowning victims.
