The Hicksville Illustrated News Online reported that the quick action of one science teacher was able to save a student from a choking incident. Seventh-grade student Kenneth Goubran of Hicksville Middle School was in the cafeteria of his school when a mozzarella stick became lodged in his throat. Seeing this, science teacher Joseph Surgot came to the boy’s aid and performed the Heimlich maneuver. Surgot performed the maneuver twice and was able to dislodge the food from Goubrans’ throat. Surgot was commended for this heroic act by Superintendent Maureen Bright at a district-wide conference day.
The quick action of this teacher and his training in the Heimlich Maneuver helped ensure the safety of a student. It is important for all staff to receive training like this so they can come to the aid of students when need be. With PublicSchoolWORKS’ Heimlich Maneuver course, staff can learn the signs of chocking and the proper procedures to act if and when a student experiences a chocking incident. Has anyone on your staff intervened in a critical situation that resulted in a positive outcome for one or your students? Share your stories with us on Twitter @PSWORKS
Source: Hicksville Illustrated News
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