some tense moments.

[buckhorn76]

last night at supper my wife, helen, started choking. it's a good thing i'm about twice her size, as almost immediately she lost all strength and seemed to go into shock. i manhandled her up and did the heimlich, it took about 4-5 attempts. it was at least an hour until she stopped hacking and coughing and things were back to normal. it really would have ruined the nascar budweiser duel for me !!! many years ago i had to do the same thing with a buddy.

 

[theboss]

Lucky she was not alone or with someone who doesn't have a clue about this technic.
:seeya:

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Good news that your wife is alright Doug. Knowing how to do that procedure may have just save her life. Well done.

 

[buckhorn76]

yes it's definitely a procedure that people should be familiar with. calling 911 would be a useless waste of valuable time because the person would be long gone by then.

 

[FordPrefect]

Good man! you are right it would have ruined the duel. Glad to hear Helen is ok.

 

[Keith Tedford]

Anyone who saves a life like that is a HERO in my books. Fast thinking and good job Doug.

 

[Elf]

Great job Doug ,no joking matter -damn scary. I agree with all the above posts.

 

[Case75]

Quick thinking on your part Doug. Glad Helen is OK.

 

[CCO]

Awesome Doug! -- Good for you.
Coming from Emergency Services we had courses every year on that procedure as well as basic first aid and CPR --

These days it's available thru different local organizations in one's community and is strongly recommended. Also available thru many workplaces. Sign up for sure.

It sounds like you've taken the course and good thing you did Doug.

Basic Life support procedures may be needed anytime, anywhere, and really isn't that difficult to learn.

As has been said: the first few minutes of airway blockage is very critical to effect recovery, and waiting for the ambulance would probably mean death.

The greatest achievement and feeling in the world is to save someone ......

The worst feeling in the world is feeling useless and not knowing what to do.

If you've not already done so, get out there folks and learn this stuff.
You'll be so glad you did.

Colin.

 

[tqracr]

That happened to me and good thing my wife knew what to do.
Good for you Doug!!!!!!

dan

 

[nascar03]

Good for you Doug... We'll done.
You ARE a HERO.
Give her another hug today of the normal variety.
Graham

 

[Steamer]

Way to go Doug. Life is too short anyway to lose the battle that way. Fast reactions are what saves peoples lives! You are a true Squad 51, Johnny Gage!!!!