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The Heimlich maneuver can be a life-saving rescue technique, but it should only be used if the person can’t breathe and is conscious (Panels left, central, right). It can be used on adults and children but isn’t recommended for infants, for whom a different maneuver needs to be implemented. (Image realized by Dr. Samuele Mafucci Orlandini).
