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 ArticlesHow Social Media Is Warping People’s Relationship With ViolenceSep 26, 2025Pro-CCP Influencers Exploit Kirk’s Assassination to Attack US, Divide AmericansSep 20, 2025She Went Through Hell, but It Didn’t Break HerSep 03, 2025Experts Warn US of CCP Duplicity as Trade Talks ContinueSep 01, 2025Related TopicsCincinnatichokingfirst aidHeimlich maneuver