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The Heimlich maneuver, introduced in 1974, has been declared “the best rescue technique in any choking situation.” Why, then, are backslaps and chest thrusts still being taught? The authors relate the tragic delays by first aid organizations in informing the public about the dangers of these methods and explain why the Heimlich maneuver is the only effective, safe, and scientifically sound procedure for saving the lives of all choking victims.