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What does Heimlich mean?

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Proper noun
  1. A surname​.
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A corrections deputy likely saved a county jail inmate's life by performing the Heimlich maneuver after the inmate choked while eating a breakfast bar, authorities said.
The senator applies the Heimlich maneuver to Bloomberg News Service executive editor Al Hunt, choking on a piece of chicken while dining in Manchester.
His mum was patting him on the back and had to give him the Heimlich manoeuvre.
Without giving the situation much thought, Ryan quickly ran to help Brandon, wrapping his arms around his classmate to perform the Heimlich Maneuver.
If you guys choke, I am the one who is going to be giving you the Heimlich maneuver,'' she said, baring fake buck teeth surrounded by huge slathers of red lipstick.
In restaurants, Victor simulates choking in order to bond with, then sponge off, people who leap to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre.

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