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Edward Patrick (October 7, 1937 - December 23, 2009 ) Born in the United States Year of Discovery: 1974 ![]() ![]() Co-Discoverer of the Lifesaving Heimlich Maneuver That Saves Choking Victims If history had run its course along a slightly different path we might have no idea who Henry Heimlich is. Instead, we might be hailing the well-known lifesaving technique for choking victims as the Patrick Maneuver. Dr. Edward Patrick collaborated with Henry Heimlich for over two decades in developing and promoting the well-known Heimlich Maneuver. But, did Patrick in fact develop the underlying theory for the maneuver before Heimlich? Though controversy continues to swirl about who first developed the Heimlich Maneuver, it is clear the technique works. Over 50,000 choking victims are alive today thanks to the Heimlich (Patrick) Maneuver. Choking is a medical emergency that requires quick and decisive intervention. The most likely culprit in choking is food that becomes lodged in the throat. The food, or other foreign object, blocks the airway and restricts the ability of the victim to breath. A partial blockage is evident when the victim is able to cough or wheeze, indicating that at least some air is flowing into and out of the lungs. A complete blockage leaves the victim unable to breath, speak or cough. This is a critical situation that can quickly lead to death if help is not offered. The Heimlich Maneuver relies on the body's own pressure to expel the foreign object. The theory is similar to that of a bottle cap being popped off when a fizzy drink is shaken up. The pressure inside the bottle is simply too strong for the cap to hold it in. It's the same with the Heimlich Maneuver. When someone performs the Heimlich Maneuver it produces an internal force that overpowers the foreign object and sends it flying. With a well placed thrust, the results are extraordinary and lifesaving. Introduction by Tim Anderson Is Edward Patrick a Saint? Or a Scoundrel? Click on the image to the left to read an overview of the controversies. Is Edward Patrick really who he claims to be? Is there a dark side to Henry Heimlich? We encourage you investigate this fascinating tale of accusation and denial--then decide for yourself. You can cast your vote on the overview page to help us decide if these men are saints or scoundrels.
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Links to More About the Scientist & the Science A timeline of Patrick's association with Dr. Heimlich: http://medfraud.info/IOM-AHA-ARC_EAP-HJH_Timeline_nolinks.html Patrick's case report about using the Heimlich Maneuver on a drowning victim: A newspaper article alleging Patrick misrepresented his credentials (pdf): http://medfraud.info/PlayingDoctor_10-27-04.pdf Dr. Patrick's obituary: http://www.news-register.net/page/content.detail/id/532927.html?nav=516 Sliders & Images here Image Flow Here The Science Behind the Discovery
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