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Subject:Re: How goods the firstaid kit in your Westfalia?
From:neil N
Date:Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:53:51 -0700

On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 8:31 AM, Jake de
Villiers<crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> Good work Jim! � Its a good thing you were there for that kid. �=)
>
> The Heimlich Manouvre involves reaching around from behind the choking
> person, grabbing one wrist with another and driving your hands up under the
> ribcage.
>

Yes. Make a fist, butt end placed 2 fingers up from belly button IIRC.

Googles....

Well, no "2 fingers" info but a short video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJDpr05zmB4&feature=fvst

Way to go Craig and Jim!

Learning some more first aid has been on my list. A useful thing for
Vanagon owners. Especially for those camping off the beaten path.

May first aid kit is basic. The mouth barrier is one I didn't know of.

Neil.

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