1920 – 2016

Henry Heimlich

American surgeon widely credited as the inventor of the Heimlich maneuver (1920-2016)

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Born
1920-02-03, Wilmington
Died
2016-12-17
Birthplace state
Delaware

Biography

Henry Judah Heimlich was an American thoracic surgeon and medical researcher. He is widely credited for the discovery of the Heimlich maneuver, a technique of abdominal thrusts for stopping choking, first described in 1974. He also invented the Micro Trach portable oxygen system for ambulatory patients and the Heimlich Chest Drain Valve, or "flutter valve", which drains blood and air out of the chest cavity.

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Henry Heimlich is recorded as a art collector, a surgeon, a university teacher, a physician and a scientist, born in Delaware (1920–2016).

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Frequently asked about Henry Heimlich

Who was Henry Heimlich?
Henry Heimlich was American surgeon widely credited as the inventor of the Heimlich maneuver (1920-2016), born in Delaware (1920 – 2016).
When and where was Henry Heimlich born?
Henry Heimlich was born on 1920-02-03 in Wilmington.
When did Henry Heimlich die?
Henry died on 2016-12-17.
What was Henry Heimlich known for?
Henry Heimlich is recorded as a art collector, a surgeon, a university teacher, a physician and a scientist.
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