WONDER #1087: What Is the Heimlich Maneuver?

Question 1 of 3

Dr. Henry Heimlich introduced his first aid maneuver to aid choking victims in what year?

1. 1479
2. 1974
3. 1947
4. 1749

Question 2 of 3

A doctor might refer to your windpipe by what name?

1. trachea
2. uvula
3. esophagus
4. epiglottis

Question 3 of 3

The Heimlich Maneuver uses ______ trapped inside the lungs to dislodge a blockage of the airway?

1. epiglottis
2. blood
3. food
4. air

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