The American journal of emergency medicine
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Review Case Reports
Traumatic rupture of the stomach secondary to Heimlich maneuver.
The case of a 93-year-old man who received a Heimlich maneuver while choking is reported. After the procedure, the patient presented with abdominal pain and ultimately was found to have developed a gastric rupture. ⋯ Other complications have occurred. It is reasonable to perform the procedure as an alternative to asphyxiation, but emergency physicians must be aware of the fact that life-threatening complications may ensue.
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Review Comparative Study
Interhospital transfer of cardiac patients by air.