Jonesboro Employee Saves Choking Toddler With Heimlich
A restaurant worker saved a toddler who stopped breathing for three minutes by using the Heimlich maneuver.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Asthma
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A Jonesboro restaurant employee recently saved a one-year-old child who stopped breathing for approximately three minutes by performing the Heimlich maneuver. The incident serves as a reminder of the value of knowing life-saving techniques, as local training opportunities are available for community members.
Why it matters
Understanding how to respond to an airway obstruction can be the difference between life and death during a medical emergency. While the child in this incident recovered, the event highlights the practical importance of basic life-support skills that can be applied by anyone in the community.
This case involves an airway obstruction lasting approximately three minutes in a one-year-old child, successfully resolved through the Heimlich maneuver. The long-term physiological impact of this duration of respiratory distress is not fully documented in this report.
The players
American Red Cross
A humanitarian organization that provides training in life-saving skills like CPR and basic first aid.
The details
The employee, who learned the maneuver through a video, utilized the technique to dislodge the obstruction and restore the child's breathing. This intervention emphasizes how quick action can support airway clearance when a child becomes unresponsive due to choking. Following the incident, nurses provided the family with a home-based CPR lesson to ensure they are prepared for future emergencies.
Timeline
The choking incident occurred last week.
Restaurant owners honored the employee on Wednesday.
The next in-person CPR class in Jonesboro is scheduled for Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Health Landscape
Public health initiatives increasingly prioritize bystander training to improve survival rates during out-of-hospital emergencies. This incident underscores the broader objective of expanding community competency in basic life-support techniques.
Learning the Heimlich maneuver and infant CPR is a practical step every caregiver should consider to prepare for potential airway emergencies. You can find local training options through the American Red Cross CPR class locator to build your confidence and preparedness.
The takeaway
Quick intervention in the first few minutes of a choking event is critical for preventing permanent damage. Ensure you are prepared by identifying the next available CPR course in your area or discussing life-saving training options with your physician.
What happens next
The next in-person CPR class in Jonesboro is scheduled for Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Further reading
For more information on managing respiratory emergencies, visit our Asthma section.
More information
To find local training opportunities, visit the American Red Cross CPR class locator.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kait8.
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