abdominal-thrust maneuver en · NOUN
Meanings
- A first aid procedure used to treat choking. The patient's diaphragm is pressured by the performer's thumb knuckle to expel air and thereby dislodging the obstruction in the windpipe.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| abdominal-thrust maneuvers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |