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FDA recommends Heimlich maneuver over use of unapproved anti-choking devices – UPI.com

FDA says people should not rely on anti-choking devices because established choking rescue protocols, which rely on the Heimlich, "have a high rate of success and can be carried out immediately without devices, saving valuable time." Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News
FDA says people should not rely on anti-choking devices because established choking rescue protocols, which rely on the Heimlich, “have a high rate of success and can be carried out immediately without devices, saving valuable time.” Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News

 

People should rely on the well-established Heimlich maneuver to save a choking victim, rather than newfangled “anti-choking” devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.

“The safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter anti-choking devices have not been established; they are not FDA approved or cleared,” the agency said in a safety communication issued Monday.

Source: FDA recommends Heimlich maneuver over use of unapproved anti-choking devices – UPI.com