What kind or type of injury emergency is the Heimlich Maneuver used for?

The Heimlich Maneuver is a first aid procedure that is used to help a person who is choking i.e. someone who is experiencing an airway obstruction caused by a foreign object or a piece of food. This life-saving technique involves a series of abdominal thrusts that help dislodge the obstruction and clear the airway, allowing the victim to breathe again.