Dr. Edward A. Patrick of Union, Kentucky, has gone on record as the
uncredited "co-developer" of what became known as the Heimlich
maneuver:

http://heimlichinstitute.com/Cornell...Magazine2.html

Other evidence suggests that Dr. Patrick may be the actual inventor of
what became known as the Heimlich maneuver. This information, as well
as allegations that, since 1974, Patrick, along with Drs. Henry J.
Heimlich and Victor H. Esch fabricated case reports to promote the use
of the Heimlich maneuver for near-drowning rescue, may be found he

http://heimlichinstitute.com

Information regarding the involvement of Jeff Ellis & Associates and
that company's promotion of the use of the Heimlich maneuver for
drowning may be found he

http://heimlichinstitute.com/IOM-AHA-ARC_Ellis.html


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