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To perform abdominal thrusts, also called the Heimlich maneuver, on yourself, place a fist slightly above your navel. Grasp your fist with the other hand and bend over a hard surface, such as a chair. Shove your fist inward and upward.

Or stick to puréed foods.

I see you've read the "don't eat steak alone" LPT

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Indeed, and it made me think that reminding everyone that the maneuver can be done alone would be a nice follow-up LPT.

I apologize if someone mentioned it somewhere in the other thread, didnt read everything

I was working at an assisted living home and all the new lake had to do a cpr class and I was the oldest one (like 32) in a room of like 19 y/os and they got to this segment, talking about throwing your choking self onto a chair, and the nearest gen z-er muttered to himself a heartfelt "that's savage" and I about lost my shit lol

It's definitely important, a life-saving tip

Lol my thoughts exactly.

I literally just watched this episode of 30 Rock.

Additionally, chew all your food long enough, before swallowing.

tbh if I die then I die

Am I the only one amazed everyone can afford steak? If I die young, it'll be from eating too many frozen pizzas and instant ramen, not from choking on prime rib.

I've also see one where we were told to get yourself in a push up position then drop yourself on your stomach

Learned this as a child when my parents were gone. Was a butterscotch candy and the corner of a washing machine for me

I always give a slight pause when taking a handful of meds or supplements. Pro Tip: swish them around in your mouth with some water before trying to swallow them so they don't stick together in your throat by trusting saliva alone.

I got one of these and keep it in the kitchen. I felt I would be more successful at this than the self-Heimlich.

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I almost choked to death eating tough fajita meat. I know nothing of Heimlich maneuver but started pounding the crap out of my chest and it finally dislodged. I wish I knew about this stuff sooner. now I get anxiety eating meat and am terrified when my toddler eats since she has chewing issues. Even though I’m alive I feel that experience has permanently scarred me.

This needs to be WAY higher up, or please make a LPT post on its own. I have 2 in my kitchen and I've given them to so many relatives!!