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By Anonymous - 16/03/2011 12:53 - United States

Today, I had a violent coughing fit while at the store, which caused a lady to think I was choking, grab me from behind and start doing the Heimlich maneuver incorrectly. She broke two of my ribs. FML
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ripgeorgecarl1n 7

True, but the Hemmlich is done to get the person choking to cough. OP was already coughing so that lady should have never started the Hemmlich maneuver.

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RobboXD 5

I know right! the bitch totally deserves it I mean come on who does she think she is going around trying to save peoples lives. -.-'... OP although this is unfortunate and I do feel sorry for you I hope you don't press charges, she was honestly just trying to help.

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funindarain 5

The Heimlich maneuver is supposed to break ribs, that's how you know it's working.

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noblekent 6

As a general rule, if someone is coughing, you DO NOT do the Heimlich. If someone is able to cough, it means they are still managing to get air in their lungs, so let their body sort it out. If someone isn't making any noise and is clutching their throat, that is the universal sign of choking and action needs to be taken by someone with the correct training. And for anyone with formal CPR, First Aid, or Heimlich training who is afraid to act because of our lawsuit happy society, the Good Samaritan laws protect against lawsuits for injuries caused by a potentially lifesaving action preformed by an individual

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