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Helping people help themselves
Almost every one of us has taken a first aid course before and can help others in an emergency. But how do you save yourself in an emergency?
You are home alone, you have choked on yourself and far and wide there is nobody near you that can help you, a terrible idea. But this video could save your life.
Jeff Rehmann, firefighter and paramedic, with more than 22 years of work experience, has found a simple but effective way to save himself when he threatens to suffocate.
The most important points we summarized briefly for you:
- Do not panic. Try to stay as calm as you can.
- Kneel on all fours on the floor.
- Pull your arms away and let your upper body fall to the floor first. The hard impact will cause the air in your lungs to discharge and at the same time, everything that gets stuck in your throat and keep you from breathing freely will relax.
In this video, Jeff once again details how the self-administered Heimlich grip works and can even save lives in an emergency!
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