HENRY HEIMLICH

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 2/3/1920     Death: 12/17/2016

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Henry Judah Heimlich was an American thoracic surgeon and medical researcher. He is widely credited for the discovery of the Heimlich maneuver, a technique of abdominal thrusts for stopping choking, first described in 1974. He also invented the Micro Trach portable oxygen system for ambulatory patients and the Heimlich Chest Drain Valve, or flutter valve, which drains blood and air out of the chest cavity.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

Henry Heimlich was intellectually unique for his innovative approach to medical solutions and his focus on practical inventions that could save lives. His groundbreaking discovery of the Heimlich maneuver revolutionized the field of emergency medicine and has since become a standard technique for treating choking victims. Additionally, his inventions such as the Micro Trach portable oxygen system and the Heimlich Chest Drain Valve showcased his ability to think outside the box and develop life-saving medical devices.

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