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 ArticlesMamdani NYC Housing Plan Has Insiders Curious, SkepticalFeb 02, 2026Shen Yun Targeted With Fake Bomb and Impersonator ThreatsJan 23, 2026Why People Feel the Economy Is Bad, When Data Show ImprovementJan 19, 2026Constraining Mega-Landlords Would Help Some Buyers, Won’t Solve Housing Woes: Industry InsidersJan 14, 2026Related TopicsCincinnatichokingfirst aidHeimlich maneuver