Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abdominal-thrust
noun
/əbˈdɑː.mɪ.nəl θrʌst/
Definition
A technique used to expel an object obstructing the airway.
Examples
- During the emergency, the paramedic performed an abdominal-thrust to save the patient.
- Learning the abdominal-thrust technique can be crucial in a choking situation.
- The instructor demonstrated the abdominal-thrust on a dummy during the CPR class.
Meaning
The abdominal-thrust maneuver, commonly known as the Heimlich maneuver, is a first aid procedure designed to clear the airway of a person who is choking.
Synonyms
- Heimlich maneuver
- Abdominal compression
- Choking intervention
