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Dr. Henry Heimlich was the inventor of the Heimlich Maneuver, which is an effective method of dislodging food or any other foreign object which is lodged in someone's throat and which is causing that person to choke.

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What famous person was born in Delaware?

Henry Heimlich, he was famous for being a surgeon and an inventor,was born in wilming,delaware. He invented the"Heimlich Maneaver."


When did Henry heimlich die?

Henry Heimlich didn't die yet


What is Henry Heimlich's birthday?

Henry Heimlich was born on February 3, 1920.


When was Henry Heimlich born?

Henry Heimlich was born on February 3, 1920.


Who invented the heimlich maneuver?

Dr. Henry Heimlich,


How old is Henry Heimlich?

Henry Heimlich (the Heimlich Manuever) was 96 years old when he died on December 17, 2016 (birthdate: February 3, 1920).


What was Dr Heimlich's full name?

Henry Judah or Jay Heimlich


Who invented Heimlich maneuver?

In 1974, Henry Heimlich first described the Heimlich maneuver (HIM'lik mah-NOO'ver), which are a series of under-the-diaphragm abdominal thrusts.For more information see:abdominal-thrusts


Where does Henry Heimlich live?

cincinnati, ohio


Why did Henry Heimlich change the heimlich maneuver to abdominal thrust?

The family want royalties for the use of their name for the maneuver .


How many great inventors are from Delaware?

Henry Heimlich was an inventor and a surgeon he created the Heimlich maneuver to save chocking victims.


What typr of medical doctor was Henry Heimlich?

Thoratic Surgeon.