The heimlich maneuver, or abdominal thrust, should be used when someone is choking.

Yes, the Heimlich maneuver is a great tool to use when a person is choking.The pressure that comes from the stomach and lung compression applied, allows for the trapped food to be pushed through by the force of the air coming up from the lungs. To perform the Heimlich maneuver simply get behind the victim and place your arms around them and bring your hands together just under the bottom of their rib cage. Once you are in position, begin to thrust inward with enough pressure to force air through their lungs.