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HEIMLICH MANOEUVRE [1 record]

Record 1 2017-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
OBS

Technique for removing a foreign body from the trachea or pharynx where it is preventing flow of air to the lungs.

Key term(s)
  • Heimlich manoeuvre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
DEF

[Manœuvre qui] consiste à comprimer brutalement la partie supérieure de l'abdomen (au dessus du nombril) pour provoquer une surpression à l'intérieur du thorax et ainsi expulser le corps étranger hors des voies respiratoires.

Key term(s)
  • manoeuvre d'Heimlich

Spanish

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