PeopleDr. Henry Heimlich, 96, Uses His Own Maneuver for the First Time on Choking PersonSavePrintIn this Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 photo, Dr. Henry Heimlich holds his memoirs prior to being interviewed at his home in Cincinnati. AP Photo/Al BehrmanPetr Svabreporter5/27/2016|Updated: 10/5/2018READ MOREAutistic 13-Year-Old Saves Choking Classmate After Learning Heimlich Maneuver From ‘SpongeBob’We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentPetr SvabreporterPetr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement. Author’s Selected ArticlesShe Went Through Hell, but It Didn’t Break HerSep 03, 2025Experts Warn US of CCP Duplicity as Trade Talks ContinueSep 01, 202526 Years of Persecution: Surviving, Escaping, and Remembering CCP’s Attacks on Falun GongJul 20, 2025Religion Isn’t a Crime, Shen Yun’s Lawyers Say in Motion to Dismiss LawsuitJul 08, 2025Related TopicsCincinnatichokingfirst aidHeimlich maneuver