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 ArticlesTrump Promises New Evidence Showing 2020 Election FraudDec 16, 2025Faith Over Fear: Torture Survivor Speaks of CCP’s ‘Brutal and Cruel’ TreatmentNov 16, 2025Arctic Frost: The Vast Probe Into Trump and GOP Under Biden’s DOJNov 15, 2025INFOGRAPHIC: The CCP’s Cyberwar MachineOct 13, 2025Related TopicsCincinnatichokingfirst aidHeimlich maneuver