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True or false. You should stand in front of the person to perform the Heimlich maneuver

True or false. You should stand in front of the person to perform the Heimlich maneuver
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True or false. You should stand in front of the person to perform the Heimlich maneuver

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Answer: FALSE

Explanation: To perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) on someone else:

Stand behind the person. Place one foot slightly in front of the other for balance. ...

Make a fist with one hand. ...

Grasp the fist with the other hand. ...

Perform between six and 10 abdominal thrusts until the blockage is dislodged.

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User FAtBalloon
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False, you should do it from behind since you can push out air more easily.
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